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Michael Hinson Mission Grants
Philly Black Pride has awarded its first grant to three Black, LGBTQ+ activists and artists. The Michael Hinson Mission Grants, named for the late...
From left, Kelly Lake, Melissa Fogg, student Asalah Ibrahim, and Councilmember Rue Landau at the 'Health Jawn' ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 21 at the Community College of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Gay News

CCP launches ‘Health Jawn’ to break down health and wellness barriers

“I couldn’t be happier after the inauguration that we witnessed yesterday that on the first day of this new presidency, we do something so wonderfully...
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The Philadelphia Citizen

Hey, Philly! It’s Time to Review Mayor Cherelle Parker

In 2023, we asked citizens to play the role of employer ahead of the mayoral primary. Now, it’s time for our 100th mayor’s one-year review. Read more.
The Police-Assisted Diversion (PAD) office entrance near East Lehigh Avenue and Kensington Avenue on Jan. 30, 2025
The city’s new Kensington “wellness court” initiative launched Wednesday, resulting in three arrests. Two of those arrested were diverted to addiction...
“We’re here today because our city is facing a crisis with the new presidential administration determined to roll back the hard-fought rights and...