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A bright colored mural of children on the side of row homes in Kensington, Philadelphia
The Trace

Facing Another Trump Presidency, Philadelphia Vows to Maintain Momentum Against Gun Violence

City leaders who worked closely with the Biden administration are optimistic they can make further progress in reducing shootings after Trump takes...
SEPTA train car stopped at an underground station
Green Philly

Zero Fare pilot delivered 4.3 million free rides in its first year

Zero Fare’s success highlights the importance of free public transit for underserved communities. Read more. Cover photo by Chris Henry on Unsplash
Contractor installing a window
Kensington Voice

Philly challenges state opioid trust’s decision on Kensington home repair, small business spending in court

The City of Philadelphia is challenging a state trust’s decision to disapprove $3.4 million in opioid settlement funds earmarked for home repairs and...
Alma and her husband, Marcos Tlacopilco, standing in their fish business
Inti Media

VIDEO: Public Safety in South Philly

Alma Romero’s dream business, Alma del Mar, came to a heartbreaking end after a violent assault and a string of unaddressed crimes in South...
Entry sign at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Most of Penn’s Philly hospitals downgraded in Leapfrog’s fall safety ratings. Check to see how your local hospital ranked.

Penn Medicine is one of the few health systems in the Philly area that does not participate in Leapfrog's safety survey. Photo by Alejandro A. Alvarez