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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.
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The Trace

Philly’s Police Watchdog Board Hasn’t Conducted Any Investigations. Its Head Blames the Union.

Philadelphia’s police department has a troubled history with the use of force, especially in the Black community. Read more.
The exterior of the Philadelphia Police Department's 24th District on Whitaker Avenue on Jan. 30, 2025.
Kensington Voice

Six more arrested through Kensington “wellness court,” judge issues warrants for two who left treatment

The city’s new Kensington “wellness court” has led to nine arrests since its launch last week, but questions about its effectiveness remain as two...
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Green Philly

Staying clear-eyed: How climate groups are continuing their work despite a new federal administration

Green Philly spoke with four local climate and sustainability organizations about how they are preparing for forecasted changes to climate support...
Superintendent Tony Watlington said the newest NAEP scores show “there is some real progress occurring” in Philadelphia schools. (Allison Shelley / The Verbatim Agency for EDUimages)
Chalkbeat

Philadelphia NAEP scores rise in fourth grade math but stay flat in other subjects

Philadelphia students’ fourth grade math scores are on the rise, according to newly released test results from the National Assessment of Educational...