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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...
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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...
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Grid Magazine

Mayor Parker and administration officials answer Grid’s questions on sustainability efforts

The soaring rhetoric of campaign trails often meets the hard realities of governance once candidates take office. Competing demands, limited budgets...
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Grid Magazine

One year into the Parker administration, cycling advocates are celebrating some victories for street safety — and pushing for more

Philadelphia is often ranked among the best cycling cities in the country. And yet, leading up to the 2023 mayoral election, cyclists had reason to...
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Grid Magazine

Philly’s progress toward its carbon-neutrality goals is difficult to gauge

Mayor Cherelle Parker leads Philadelphia at a key point in the fight against climate change. Read more. Photo courtesy of Grid Magazine.