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The Philadelphia Citizen

And What Does a State Treasurer Do?

Pennsylvania’s elected CFO manages the sixth largest economy in the U.S — and a few other things. See who's on the ballot this election season. The...
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Philadelphia Gay News

Safety precautions are top of mind for National Coming Out Day events

Less than two weeks ago, a Philadelphia teen was arrested and charged with terrorism-related offenses. Authorities revealed that the teen had...
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Kensington Voice

Kensington leaders argue for neighborhood repair and safe spaces as prevention ahead of opioid settlement appeal

In 2023, Philadelphia received $20 million in settlement funds from Johnson & Johnson, with $7.5 million allocated for Kensington’s parks, schools...
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The Philadelphia Citizen

Fixing A Voting Envelope That is Sealed Shut

I planned to vote early, by mail or drop box. But like hundreds of Philadelphians, I received a pristine ballot — and stuck-closed secrecy and mailing...
Sameerah Abdullah holds her daughter Maimoonah Abdul Hakeem, 3, while her children Asiyah Jones (left), 6, Dawud Jones, 7, and Musa Moore, 9, do schoolwork in their home in Philadelphia
Chalkbeat

Why thousands of Philly families are switching to cyber charter school

Sameerah Abdullah sends her three school-aged kids to a cyber charter school for some of the same familiar reasons that other families across the...