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Erik Silldorff stands in Cobbs Creek in front of the Woodland Dam
Grid Magazine

After several centuries, a dam is set to be removed from Cobbs Creek. Red tape continues to delay the project

Whatever the motivation to do so, removing a dam has the potential to reconnect waterways and benefit the wildlife living in them. Read more. Photo by...
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We Talk Weekly

VIDEO: Understanding Local Government: C70's Tanisha Bezue's Guide to Civic Engagement

Tanisha Bezue, Program Manager for Voter Engagement and Public Education Initiatives at Committee of 70, explains why understanding local and state...
Philm Factory

VIDEO: A Day in the Life of a Young Anchor: Charli Smith for Youth Civic News

Charli Smith gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her day as a young anchor for Youth Civic News. See how this collaborative program between...
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Philadelphia Gay News

Community activists push for police oversight powers

Community activists are urging city officials to ensure the city’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) has the ability to independently...
People cheering in stands at a Trump rally
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trump’s campaign to win over Black Philadelphians had some success. Black voters told us why.

Democrats performed worse in 649 of the 688 majority-Black precincts in Philadelphia while Trump grew his share of votes in 635 majority-Black...