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Election coverage supported by the initiative

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The Lenfest Institute

Every Voice, Every Vote grants $2.875 million to 71 Philadelphia media and community organizations to expand access to civic news and information

The coalition, led by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, will catalyze civic action around key issues and track the progress of Philadelphia’s new...
Amy Eusebio, directora de la OIA
Nueva Esperanza - Impacto

Estamos aquí porque Estados Unidos estuvo allá

Hace diez años, el entonces presidente Barack Obama proclamó junio como el Mes de la Herencia de los Inmigrantes, y desde hace ocho Filadelfia celebra...
Organizers and speakers pose with signs designating the 1200 block of Chestnut Street as Michael S. Hinson Jr. Way. From left, Dr. Andre Ford, David Fair, Chris Hunter (Dashiki), Roberta Cancellier, Christopher Weaver, Tami Sortman, Lee Carson, Lanette Swopes, Kareem E. Thomas, Tara L. Webb, Rashidah Perry-Jones, Quibila Divine and Sylvia Simms. (Photo: Kelly Burkhardt)
Philadelphia Gay News

Michael Hinson honored on Juneteenth in street dedication

The 1200 block of Chestnut Street was officially declared Michael S. Hinson, Jr. Way during a ceremony on June 19. The new street sign honors the life...
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Philadelphia Gay News

Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission to hold community forum about discrimination

“It’s really important to us to listen to the community and hear their concerns,” said Chad Dion Lassiter, executive director of the Pennsylvania...
Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large Rue Landau speaks at City Hall on June 6, 2024. (Photo: Lauren Rowello)
Philadelphia Gay News

City council adopts resolutions to protect LGBTQ+ Philadelphians

“While Pride is meant to be a time of joy and celebration, it’s also a time of action,” said Councilmember At-Large Rue Landau, the first openly LGBTQ...