News

Election coverage supported by the initiative

a boxing trainer and trainee using punching balloon
The Trace

A Philadelphia Pastor Combats Gun Violence Through Bible Study — and Boxing

Before he became a mentor and advocate, Buddy Osborn experienced glory in the ring, five years in jail, and a painful revelation. Now, his Rock...
headshot of Jacqueline C. Romero
Philadelphia Gay News

Out U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero departs post

Jacqueline C. Romero, the first LGBTQ+ person and woman of color to serve as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has...
Urban farms
Grid Magazine

Urban agriculture continues to suffer from lack of land security

In the summer of 2023, farmers and gardeners in Philadelphia had good reason to be optimistic. Read more. Photo courtesy of Grid Magazine.
clean initiatives
Grid Magazine

What have Mayor Parker’s signature “clean” initiatives achieved thus far?

At her inauguration on January 2, 2024, Cherelle Parker said, “We will make Philadelphia the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation.”...
PGW
Grid Magazine

In 2022, PGW budgeted for a geothermal feasibility study. Three years later, they have nothing to show for it

What’s a fossil fuel utility to do in a rapidly warming world? That was the question posed by a study the City released jointly with Philadelphia Gas...