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Kensington Voice

Kensington committee scrutinizes cost, impact of Philly’s diversion programs at City Council hearing

Philadelphia City Council’s Special Committee on Kensington is pressing top city officials on the effectiveness and cost of the city’s diversion...
Éliane Trudeau and Ronny Perez Jaramillo of Montreal’s Memento Cycles are breaking the mold of a white, cis-male-dominated industry
Grid Magazine

Scholarship supports diversity in the bicycle custom frame industry

The PBE x SRAM Inclusivity Scholarships, now in its 6th year, is helping address the racial and gender disparity in custom frame building and help...
a boxing trainer and trainee using punching balloon
The Trace

A Philadelphia Pastor Combats Gun Violence Through Bible Study — and Boxing

Before he became a mentor and advocate, Buddy Osborn experienced glory in the ring, five years in jail, and a painful revelation. Now, his Rock...
headshot of Jacqueline C. Romero
Philadelphia Gay News

Out U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero departs post

Jacqueline C. Romero, the first LGBTQ+ person and woman of color to serve as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has...
atim Byrd (center), a teacher at Strawberry Mansion High School, discusses citywide efforts to attract and retain more teachers and teachers of color in Philadelphia. Kristen A. Graham / Staff
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philly officials want to recruit more teachers of color to address staffing shortage

Philadelphia has about 200,000 students in public and charter schools, and about 12,000 teachers. The Philadelphia Citywide Talent Coalition is...