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Mayoral candidates present their visions for improving Philadelphia education

In Philadelphia’s first mayoral forum devoted solely to education issues, eight candidates presented a few bold ideas about funding, facilities, and...
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AL DÍA News

Hispanic and Black Philadelphians prioritize reducing the city’s wage tax. Philly has one of the highest in the nation

This article highlights a portion of the What Philly Wants survey about the Philly Wage tax and where candidates are on the issue. Read more in...
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AL DÍA News

‘There’s a city we have to build’: Helen Gym wants to reimagine Philadelphia

AL DÍA interviews Helen Gym about her 2023 run for Philadelphia mayor. Read more in English or Spanish. Photo: AL DÍA News
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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Gun violence can affect every part of Philly life. Here’s how residents suggest solving it.

Philadelphians are “tired of looking over their shoulder.” Some want to leave the city altogether. Read more. Photo: Inquirer Staff Illustration
Philadelphia Board of Education President Reginald Streater
Chalkbeat

Schools need more money, Philadelphia school board tells mayoral candidates

The Philadelphia Board of Education Monday is asking the next mayor to commit to a big increase in the school district’s annual funding, and to...