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Interviewer Tata Cherise speaking into a mic next to two North Philly residents on the street
Technically Media

Why did North Philly shift toward Trump in 2024? ‘Social issues do not feed your family’

Several residents cited economic factors — including the COVID-era stimulus checks. Read more. Or watch the interview. Photo by Dean Myers for...
Democratic mayor-elect Cherelle Parker during her victory speech Tuesday night
Chalkbeat

Philadelphia mayoral election results: Cherelle Parker wins

Democrat Cherelle Parker will be Philadelphia’s 100th mayor and the first woman to hold the position. The Associated Press called the race for Parker...
Ben Nachum, owner of Patriot Pharmacy, in front of boarded up storefront
WHYY

This North Philly street has more than 50 small businesses, but zero banks in sight

For some small business owners in Philadelphia, public safety issues have changed the commercial corridor in the worst way. Read more. Photo: Kimberly...
Nyjah Smith and Ryan Harris at The Treehouse in North Philadelphia
WHYY

Philly police proposed a new cadet program in hopes of recruiting city’s teens and building trust

Philly teens could simultaneously go to local colleges and learn to be police officers during the yet-to-launch cadet program, but it won’t be an easy...
The Philadelphia Sunday Sun

2023 General Election “At-a-Glance” Voter Guide

There are a number of critical city, state and federal offices at stake in this year’s general election. Locally, voters will choose Philadelphia’s...