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District attorney candidates Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan
The Lenfest Institute

No TV debate for Philly's hot DA election? That could lead to a win for incumbent, observers say, but it’s a loss for voters. 

Philadelphia District Attorney candidates Larry Krasner (left) and Pat Dugan (right) appearing this week on WURD Radio (CREDIT: WURD Radio livestream)...
Jefferson hospital
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Here’s how Philadelphia-area hospitals fared in Leapfrog’s latest safety report card

Eight Philadelphia-area hospitals owned by Jefferson Health and Virtua Health improved their ratings in the latest report card from a leading hospital...
A bright yellow pedestrian crossing sign is posted along a city street lined with parked cars and a historic stone building, as a black SUV drives by.
Technically Media

Philly’s new Vision Zero dashboard shows where and how crashes happen

Early in her administration, Mayor Parker signed an executive order to eliminate all traffic deaths on Philadelphia Streets. Dubbed "Vision Zero," the...
headshot of Alba Martinez
Philadelphia Gay News

Alba Martínez to step down as commerce director to produce an original musical

Alba Martinez, Philadelphia’s first Latina and LGBTQ+ director of commerce, is stepping down May 1 to produce an original musical. Read more.
A diverse group of people sits around round tables in a bright, casual indoor setting, attentively listening to a presentation or speaker off-camera.
Green Philly

Philly residents brainstormed sustainability solutions – Here’s what they came up with

Over thirty-five community members, local experts, and the Green Philly team joined together on March 18th to host Sustainability in Motion, a series...