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Warning signs at illegal dumping hotspots, such as at this dead end of Lyons Place in Eastwick, can only do so much to reduce the problem. Photo by Troy Bynum.
Grid Magazine

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

In her first year in office, Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration rolled out or expanded a collection of programs overseen by the Office of Clean...
Mayor Cherelle Parker
WHYY

Philly homicides have dropped 37% since 2021

City leaders are touting 2024’s decline in gun violence, but they say more work needs to be done to improve those numbers further. Read more. Photo...
Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large Rue Landau speaks at City Hall on June 6, 2024. (Photo: Lauren Rowello)
Philadelphia Gay News

Councilmember Rue Landau seeks input from community leaders

With LGBTQ+ rights on the chopping block during the next term, Councilmember Rue Landau is seeking input from the community aimed at reinforcing...
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The Philadelphia Inquirer

How much does your hospital charge for a hip replacement, knee replacement or spinal fusion?

Temple had the highest charges for hip and knee replacements, and spinal fusion, according to data from the Pennsylvania Health Cost Containment...
Nizah Morris
Generocity

Nizah Morris anniversary brings hope for justice

As the 22nd anniversary of the death of Nizah Morris approaches, her advocates are hoping for a modicum of justice in her case. Morris, 47, was a...