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The Reverend Christobal Kimmenez has joined others in calling for greater services for survivors of crime and the formerly incarcerated, including...
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The state trust overseeing Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement funds reversed part of its June decision that found Philadelphia's Kensington spending non...
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Philadelphia Gay News

Safety precautions are top of mind for National Coming Out Day events

Less than two weeks ago, a Philadelphia teen was arrested and charged with terrorism-related offenses. Authorities revealed that the teen had...
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In 2023, Philadelphia received $20 million in settlement funds from Johnson & Johnson, with $7.5 million allocated for Kensington’s parks, schools...
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The Philadelphia Citizen

Fixing A Voting Envelope That is Sealed Shut

I planned to vote early, by mail or drop box. But like hundreds of Philadelphians, I received a pristine ballot — and stuck-closed secrecy and mailing...