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Grid Magazine

Last year, school advocates sensed an opening to finally turn the corner on asbestos, lead and HVAC issues that have long plagued Philly schools. It didn’t pan out

Even after a substantial increase in education funding was negotiated in the State Capitol this summer, a closer analysis shows money set aside to...
Drug treatment facility under construction
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mayor Parker’s signature drug treatment facility could open this fall, documents say

The Riverview Wellness Village on State Road could serve up to 120 people in the first phase of its opening. Read more. Photo by Alejandro A. Alvarez...
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The Trace

A Pastor Forgave the Young Shooter Who Killed His Son. Now, He Helps Others Do the Same.

The Reverend Christobal Kimmenez has joined others in calling for greater services for survivors of crime and the formerly incarcerated, including...
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Kensington Voice

Opioid trust ruling favors Kensington schools, parks, and housing relief, not home repairs or small businesses

The state trust overseeing Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement funds reversed part of its June decision that found Philadelphia's Kensington spending non...
Contractor installing a window
Kensington Voice

Kensington leaders argue for neighborhood repair and safe spaces as prevention ahead of opioid settlement appeal

In 2023, Philadelphia received $20 million in settlement funds from Johnson & Johnson, with $7.5 million allocated for Kensington’s parks, schools...