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You probably don’t recognize Elvira Méndez by name, but you know her voice if you ride SEPTA .This Election Day marks her first presidential ballot.

On Election Day, Kensington resident Sheila Rodríguez will walk across the street from her house to Lewis Elkin… The post Kensington’s Election Day voting guide: Polling places, resources, and COVID-19 appeared first on Kensington Voice.

Environmental groups are suing the federal government over air pollution from flares at gas processing plants and other industrial facilities. The EPA is supposed to update its requirements for industrial flares every eight years, but environmental groups say the agency hasn’t done so in over 20 years.  In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the groups are […]

As we go through the final days of the 2020 Election this week, two new get-out-the-vote murals painted by legendary New York-based artist FAUST have popped up along South Street! Located at 3rd and South Streets and American and South Streets, respectively, FAUST’s murals were created on temporary construction walls, so they won’t be permanent.

Several counties in Pennsylvania have announced that they won’t begin counting mail ballots on Election Day, even though state law gives them the right to do so, and will instead start counting on the morning of Wednesday, November 4. So far, six counties are doing this, including Beaver, Butler, Cumberland, Greene and Mercer, according to … Continue reading Conspiracy vs. Capacity The post […]

In 2017, LEAP, a free after-school program for students at Free Library locations around the city, started a… The post McPherson Square Library’s LEAP program created an online tool for Philadelphia students applying to high schools appeared first on Kensington Voice.

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At the Forum for Justice and Opportunity, White says the killing of unarmed Black men and women is another structural example of what keeps families in poverty.

I was a principal at Mastery Charter School-Shoemaker in Philadelphia for many years. We took to heart the concept of windows and mirrors, decorating our walls with images and quotes from popular heroes; Malcolm X, Dr. King, Rosa Parks and Barack Obama. But we highlighted people from the community, too – Black people whose names The post You claim that you want diverse teachers, but you […]

I was a principal at Mastery Charter School-Shoemaker in Philadelphia for many years. We took to heart the concept of windows and mirrors, decorating our walls with images and quotes from popular heroes; Malcolm X, Dr. King, Rosa Parks and Barack Obama. But we highlighted people from the community, too – Black people whose names The post You claim that you want diverse teachers, but you […]

City leaders and community residents come together to break ground on $2.2 million playground project [...]

There’s a lot of anxiety and confusion right now over mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania. Most of us never used mail-in ballots before 2020, and now The post Trying to Check the Status of Your Pennsylvania Mail-In Ballot? Good Luck With That appeared first on Philadelphia Magazine.

"This week has been a roller coaster of emotions," says guest columnist Ami Patel Hopkins, citing both the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr., and the upcoming presidential election.

"Every field is evolving, everyone has to play catch up with their areas of work," technologist Rachna Chadha told us. "You can not do that, but you're at the risk of being left behind."

The pivotal race between Kristine Howard and Wendy Leland will decide who represents Pennsylvania’s 167th District. [...]

She’ll never be mistaken for Cuba Gooding Jr., but Della Clark is kinda our very own Rod Tidwell, the flashy wide receiver played by the actor in Jerry Maguire, whose catchphrase caught on back in the ’90s: Clark runs West Philly’s The Enterprise Center, where she has provided economic development opportunities to minority entrepreneurs for the … Continue reading It’s the Capital, […]

Philadelphia ballot question No. 2 proposes that “the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to create the Office of the Victim Advocate to advocate for crime victims and to work with victim-services providers to coordinate, plan, train, educate, and investigate issues relating to crime victims.” When I first heard about this ballot question, I thought … Continue reading Why I Plan to […]

A package of three bills would require firms bidding for City business to disclose demographics such as race, ethnicity, and gender identity of their firm and other pertinent information. PHILADELPHIA, ... The post COUNCILWOMAN PARKER INTRODUCES LEGISLATION AIMED AT BRINGING TRANSPARENCY AROUND AREAS OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS appeared first on Philadelphia City Council.

Bishop Dwayne Royster and other members of the organization talk about voter engagement and suppression, ballot initiatives 1 and 3, and their efforts to make sure people vote this Tuesday — and beyond.

Chosen entrepreneurs will receive full Cambridge Innovation Center memberships for 75 days including access to conference rooms, stocked kitchens and programing, networking opportunities and more.

The Millennial and Gen Z voter bloc is poised to overtake Baby Boomers in power at the polls.

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For one, it's less regulation and spending — but others say they want politicians to listen to them about what's needed to help the farming community meet the challenges of climate change.

FATAL SHOOTING OF WALTER WALLACE, JR. BY POLICE SPURS MORE COUNCIL ACTION ON POLICE REFORM A brief, deadly encounter on a Monday afternoon – the killing of a 27-year-old black ... The post WEEKLY REPORT: SHOOTING OF WALTER WALLACE, JR. BY POLICE HEIGHTENS FOCUS ON POLICE REFORM, MENTAL HEALTH appeared first on Philadelphia City Council.

It was another week of grief and heartbreak in the city, in reaction to Monday’s killing by police of 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr., in West Philadelphia. Wallace was reportedly having a mental-health crisis when police were called to the scene. Today, Americans with mental-health issues make up roughly one-fourth of the people who are killed … Continue reading Ideas We Should Steal: Mental […]

Ballot question No. 1 reads as follows: Shall The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to call on the Police Department to eliminate the practice of unconstitutional stop and frisk, consistent with judicial precedent, meaning an officer must have reasonable suspicion that a person is engaged in criminal activity in order to stop that person, … Continue reading Guest Commentary: Stupidest […]

The rules are slightly different from last spring.

Days after officers fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr., the Philadelphia Police Department is seeking $14 million in new funding to equip thousands of officers with Tasers.

On November 1, 2016, a week before the latest presidential election, Franklin & Marshall College released its final poll of Pennsylvania. A poll is but The post The Latest Pennsylvania Polls Show Biden Ahead. Can You Believe Them? appeared first on Philadelphia Magazine.

Philadelphia, PA (October 28,2020) – Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) today issued the following statement in response to the shooting death of Walter Wallace, Jr. Johnson is Chairman ... The post COUNCILMEMBER KENYATTA JOHNSON STATEMENT ON THE POLICE-INVOLVED SHOOTING AND DEATH OF WALTER WALLACE JR. appeared first on Philadelphia City Council.

In our second ADVANCE interview, Sanders discusses how Benefits Data Trust has expanded to meet an increased demand for food, housing, and healthcare assistance.

The resolution resolves to protect Philadelphians’ rights to protest and peaceful assembly, particularly in response to the upcoming presidential election. PHILADELPHIA—Today, City Council passed a resolution affirming the First Amendment ... The post COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTION AFFIRMING RIGHT TO PROTEST appeared first on Philadelphia City Council.

The legislation advanced just days after police officers fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr., a Black West Philadelphia man whose death has sparked days of protest.

As Halloween approaches, government officials, health professionals, parents, and kids are all preparing for the ways trick-or-treating will be different this year.  “If COVID doesn’t get better, I’ll be watching a movie with my family,” [...]

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Philadelphia becomes the largest city in the United States to pass such a ban PHILADELPHIA — Today, City Council passed a ban on police use of “less lethal” munitions in ... The post CITY COUNCIL PASSES BAN ON POLICE USE OF “LESS LETHAL” MUNITIONS TOWARDS DEMONSTRATORS AND BYSTANDERS appeared first on Philadelphia City Council.

Health department volunteers will be on hand to help.

As the city continues to experience unrest in the wake of the killing of Walter Wallace Jr., the feds have charged prominent Philadelphia activist Anthony The post One of Philly Mag’s “Most Influential” Was Just Charged with Setting a Police Car on Fire appeared first on Philadelphia Magazine.

Osage Venture Partners principal Emily Foote shares tips for investors to keep in mind when working with founders, including prioritizing collaboration over micromanagement.

"While addressing social justice issues is vitally important, the heart of civic engagement in our country is voting," Melissa Draganac-Hawk the school's director of student affairs told columnist Krys Sipple.

Looking for fun things to do in Philadelphia while we wait out Covid-19? We keep this guide updated regularly with what we think are the best to-dos around town. This weekend, that includes some fun, socially distant things to do in real life, such as a slew of socially distanced Halloween events, a full evening … Continue reading Things to Do in Philly During Covid The post Things to Do in […]

From the department of “things that should concern you if you’re a citizen of a democratic polity that’s having an election in a few days,” The post A Troubling Number of PA Voters Believe in Bonkers Conspiracy Theories appeared first on Philadelphia Magazine.

The Eagles enter week seven with a disappointing 1-4-1 record. In any other division, the Birds would be at or near the basement and deservedly so. But this is the 2020 NFC East, which is not much different than the 2019 East the Eagles won with a 9-7 record. The Birds even got a home The post Fulgham and veterans give Eagles fans a reason for hope appeared first on Star News.

Latinx children are six times more likely than white children to test positive for coronavirus. This makes them the pediatric group most at risk for contracting the virus.

Aries: Venus in your opposite sign of Libra highlights the feelings you try your hardest to conceal. The full moon on Halloween heightens your sensitivity.  Admitting your feelings and speaking freely about them is the best course of action, although it may feel difficult at the time. The last few days of October can have The post Horoscopes: Oct. 30 – Nov.5, 2020 appeared first on […]

The national media and entertainment company has its finger on the pulse of modern audio — and lots of career openings right here in Philly.

Research shows collective action really does drive more voting and civic engagement. How successful you believe that can be depends on your view of our society.

Trump called Haiti and African nations ‘shithole countries’ and made immigrants a public enemy. Philadelphia’s Black immigrants say they are motivated to vote him out.

When the pandemic hit, all of the things we love about civic engagement were put on pause: door-knocking, civic association meetings, community gatherings and the conversations that happen between strangers on the street. We’ve written about this in previous columns and it’s something that’s always on our minds. Naturally (or unnaturally?) get-out-the-vote efforts shifted to … Continue […]

Thomas Blackwell alleges he was beaten by police during a Monday protest of the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.