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LGBTQ+ Protesters in front of City Hall
“This is a curveball that none of us saw coming,” said Mayor Cherelle Parker at a press conference on Jan. 13, where it was announced that the 76ers...
Mayor Cherelle Parker
A new addiction recovery housing and support center managed by the City of Philadelphia will open later this month, offering up to one year of housing...
Pride parade
Pride events are growing in cities across the United States — including Philadelphia, which hosted its biggest celebrations in 2024. Read more. Photo...
Kensington street
The city will launch its weekly “neighborhood wellness court” in Kensington in the coming weeks, according to multiple city officials. Read more...
Mayor Cherelle Parker
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Philly homicides have dropped 37% since 2021

City leaders are touting 2024’s decline in gun violence, but they say more work needs to be done to improve those numbers further. Read more. Photo...