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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...
Path through a meadow at FDR Park
Grid Magazine

The fight over FDR Park is only the latest tussle over how to design Philly’s green spaces

What are Philadelphians getting in their parks? And why? Read more. Photo by Solmaira Valerio
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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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...
Celena Morrison-McLean speaking in front of a podium during a street dedication for Michael Hinson, Jr.
Philadelphia Gay News

Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs seeks new leader as Celena Morrison-McLean departs

As of Nov. 21, Celena Morrison-McLean — who previously served as executive director of the city’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs — is no longer employed by...