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100 Moms Stand Against Stop-and-Frisk and the Return of "Tough On Crime" Rhetoric in Philadelphia Mayoral Race

On Thursday, April 27, the 100 Moms Coalition of Philadelphia held a press conference at City Hall decrying recent calls from political candidates to reignite stop-and-frisk.

Students and community volunteers join Parks & Rec to celebrate Arbor Day with ceremonial tree plantings

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation celebrated Arbor Day with students at W.B. Saul High School and community volunteers in West Fairmount Park. This celebration is part of the ongoing effort to implement the newly-released Philly Tree Plan, the City's first-ever strategic plan for the equitable planting and care of our urban forest.

Republicans offer posturing, not policy

America pays its debts. It is a basic pledge. Millions of Americans who hold savings bonds or put their hard-earned money into federal treasury bonds need not worry. The bonds are good; the interest will be paid. The reason the dollar is the currency used by countries across the world is that America pays its debts.

Deceptions by Supreme Court Justices Warrant a stringent, enforcable Code of Ethics

“Justice Thomas has betrayed a fundamental duty of high office: the duty of transparency. This disgraceful lawbreaking is precisely the sort of thing Congress has charged the attorney general with responsibility for addressing. It would be an absolute dereliction of duty if the Department of Justice were to fail to investigate these omissions.” -- The Project On Government Oversight

First Public Poll Finds a Statistical Tie in Philadelphia's 2023 Mayoral Race

In the first nonpartisan public poll of the 2023 Philadelphia mayor's race, the nonprofit Committee of Seventy found a statistical tie in the race to be the city's 100th mayor. With a 3.8% credibility interval (similar to a margin of error), the survey of likely Democratic voters found that leading the pack were Rebecca Rhynhart (18%), Cherelle Parker (17%), Helen Gym (15%), Allan Domb (14%) and Jeff Brown (11%). With two and a half weeks to go, 20% of voters remain undecided.

No tears for Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, who should have known better

With the departures of cable TV stars Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, surprisingly announced on the same day, we can see how birds of a feather can get clobbered together.

Ralph Yarl will live. But what did we learn?

The national glare is moving on from my city's angst.

Independence Blue Cross Foundation tackles Equity in Maternal Health

You wouldn't expect that in the 21st century and the 3rd millennium, with all the strides that the medical profession has made in birthing methods, maternal health would be an issue, but it is.

We are being Desensitized

“Long-term socialization effects of the mass media are also quite likely increased by the way the mass media and video games affect emotions. Repeated exposure to emotionally activating media or video games can lead to the habituation of certain natural emotional reactions.

CIVICS 101 - All 3 candidates for Register of Wills in Philadelphia, participated at Candidates Forum at Center In The Park

The way I see it, it's time to give kudos to every church group, every nonprofit, every civic organization, every Ward Leader, every business association, every grassroots group, and anyone else who thought it not robbery to take a little bit of time and host a candidates forum, a candidates debate, a candidate meet, and greet, or anything like that.

The people who clean philly streets, THANK YOU

The way I see it, you gotta give credit where credit is due. While a City Councilwoman, Cherelle Parker, representing the 9th Council District, came up with an idea--that she made a reality.

Please Lord Remember Me

As Christians, most of the time, we concentrate on the words of Jesus from the cross, but the words of others hold meaning for us also

My upcoming 'retirement'

Ever since word got out that I’ll be retiring from teaching at the end of this semester, people have been asking me what I’ll be doing next

Harry Belafonte mourned by entertainment world, Biden, Obama

Reaction poured in Tuesday from heads of state, civil-rights leaders, and the entertainment world following the death of Harry Belafonte at age 96

Republicans offer posturing, not policy

America pays its debts

Why is Biden announcing 2024 bid now, and what will change?

President Joe Biden has formally announced he's seeking reelection

Enough flowery speeches, Mr. Mayor-elect. It's time to move on to governing

It's summertime, and the living is queasy

U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid Awards new contracts to five companies to serve borrowers, reduce delinquency, and improve accountability

The contracts are another step in the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to improve the student loan repayment system and help all borrowers manage their loans

Black history class to undergo changes, College Board says

The College Board says changes will be made to its new AP African American studies course, after critics said the agency bowed to political pressure and removed several topics from the framework, including Black Lives Matter, slavery reparations and queer life

Our fear of mass shootings impacts our minds in surprising ways

You’ve all heard this take: Each school shooting in America, no matter how horrendous the carnage, eventually fades into the last one

New Report: Restoring Voting Rights for people with felony convictions can improve public safety

The Sentencing Project released a new report, “Increasing Public Safety by Restoring Voting Rights,” which finds that restoring voting rights for people with felony convictions can improve community safety

The Time to Choose or Loose grows closer

We are just short of three weeks away before it’s Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania

It's Always the Guns

Gun violence takes a relentless toll on our nation

CUSD families and community members come together for Health & Wellness Summit

Chester Upland School District (CUSD) families and community members gathered at the Health & Wellness Summit hosted by the district and state Representative Carol Kazeem on Saturday.

Chester Township receives funds for police department repairs

Chester Township was awarded $288,075 Local Share Account Funding for Police facilities and equipment upgrades in the Township.

The Police Athletic League (PAL) break ground on the Wynnefield PAL Center Gymnasium donated by Ron Jaworski's Foundation

For over 20 years, PAL has been a staple in West Philadelphia; however, from wear and tear (over the years), the gym floor has become a hazard to the youth PAL serves.

State of Black America 2023: Confronting the threat within

“Our sense of belonging and prosperity relies on freedom from violence. That freedom requires confronting the threat that armed violence poses to our democracy and the hate-fueled rhetoric that feeds it. Moreover, keeping voters and elections safe from political violence is necessary to advance free, fair, and secure elections and ballot access.” – Project Code

'Real Resources for The People'

The Black Male Community Council of Philadelphia and the Resource Opportunity Center have joined forces and invite you to attend the 'Real Resources For The People' on May 6, 2003, at 4300 block of North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, from 12 noon until 6 pm.

Cephas hosts Lt. Gov. Davis on a small business tour along Haverford Avenue in the Overbrook area of West Philadelphia

State Rep. Morgan Cephas welcomed Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to a small business tour she hosted in her legislative district.

IBC Foundation's Institute of Health Equity tackle the digital divide in healthcare

A few years ago, IBC Foundation approached Health Centers about working together in new and different ways, still offering and providing support in a more intentional way.