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Mayor Cherelle Parker, Superintendent Tony Watlington, and Chief Education Officer Debora Carrera visiting a classroom at Southwark Elementary School
Chalkbeat

Philadelphia’s ‘year-round school’ pilot increases access to programs schools already offered

We did a check-in on Mayor Cherelle Parker's campaign promise to deliver "year-round school." Read more. Photo by Carly Sitrin for Chalkbeat
A student group holds a banner demanding gun control
The Philadelphia Citizen

Where Do PA’s 2024 Candidates Stand on Guns?

Pennsylvanians are divided on the issue of gun safety regulations — as are young people. A group of Princeton students lays out the major party...
Mayor Cherelle Parker signing a paper with city officials standing around her
Green Philly

First Clean, then Green? Examining Mayor Parker’s promise to “prioritize environmental sustainability” with the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives

In January, newly-appointed Mayor Parker released her 100-Day Action Plan for a “Safer, Cleaner, Greener Philadelphia,” which outlined a long-term...
Philly Public Art
Philadelphia Gay News

Philly art installations seek to inspire voter engagement

Philadelphia is using the power of art to encourage people to vote. Curated and managed by Conrad Benner through Mural Arts Philadelphia, these two...
Collage of six public art pieces
Philadelphia Gay News

Philly art installations seek to inspire voter engagement

Philadelphia is using the power of art to encourage people to vote. Curated and managed by Conrad Benner through Mural Arts Philadelphia, these two...