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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.
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Philadelphia Gay News

LGBTQ+ leaders respond to Trump’s executive actions

Donald Trump took the presidential office less than ten days ago and immediately began implementing executive orders, issuing memorandums, and...
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Philadelphia Gay News

Michael Hinson Mission Grant recipients help uplift Black and LGBTQ+ communities

Philly Black Pride has awarded its first grant to three Black, LGBTQ+ activists and artists. The Michael Hinson Mission Grants, named for the late...
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)
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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...
The Police-Assisted Diversion (PAD) office entrance near East Lehigh Avenue and Kensington Avenue on Jan. 30, 2025
Kensington Voice

Three arrested during Kensington “wellness court” launch; two diverted to treatment, one jailed

The city’s new Kensington “wellness court” initiative launched Wednesday, resulting in three arrests. Two of those arrested were diverted to addiction...