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World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day was Monday, October 10, 2022. Mental health is still a big issue in our city. More often than not, mental health is still a taboo subject for communities of color.

Federal Reserve determined to stop growth

Jobs are back, so workers have a target on their backs. The Labor Department reports the economy produced 263,000 jobs in September.

Obamas return to the White House, unveil official portraits

Former President Barack Obama kisses his wife former first lady Michelle Obama after they unveiled their official White House portraits during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington.

House of Umoja celebrates its 54th anniversary with Collard Green Cultural Festival

On Saturday, September 3rd, the House of Umoja celebrated its 54th anniversary by hosting its Collard Green Cultural Festival. The event was sponsored by Moravia Health, Star Fusion Express, and Elzina’s Lounge.

Gov. Wolf highlights $355 Million commitment to safer communities

Community members from Mothers in Charge.Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Democratic legislative champions for gun violence prevention and local advocates fighting against gun violence to highlight his $355 million commitment to safer communities in Pennsylvania.

Barbara Ehrenreich revealed the grim side of prosperity

In more than 20 books and numerous articles and essays, she earned a reputation as a self-described “myth buster,” although her titles sometimes sounded more like a buzzkiller.

We Can Change Things

“Another important ingredient that must emerge from education is a vision that is shared by the collective.

Who will be Philadelphia’s next Mayor is anyone’s Guess

Over Labor Day Weekend 2022, there were 33 reported shootings and at least ten dead from the violence in Philadelphia.

'A servant queen': World pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Across the globe, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted reflections on the historic sweep of her reign and how she succeeded in presiding over the end of Britain's colonial empire and embracing the independence of her former dominions.

Water crisis in Jackson reflects vicious neglect

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves speaks on COVID-19 testing in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C. on September 28, 2020.

“Thank Goodness” Senator Hughes speaks out against Redlining

Christen Clark, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, led the way during a press conference about redlining that took place in Philadelphia last week.

Trump and his Big Lie pose a clear and present danger to our democracy

Clear and present danger

Mayor Kenney Signs Property Tax Relief Measures into Law

Collaboration between the Administration, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson and City Council bring new changes to existing tax relief programs

The Liberian Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony

PHILADELPHIA, July 26, 2022— Members of the Greater Philadelphia Region’s Liberian community gathered at the Northwest corner of Philadelphia City Hall on Tuesday, July 26th, for the raising of the flag of the nation of Liberia and the 175th year of Liberian Independence.

Mural Arts Philadelphia and SEPTA celebrate two new Murals at Suburban Station

On July 12, 2022, Mural Arts Philadelphia in partnership with SEPTA, revealed their first series of murals in Suburban Station created by Mural Arts’ ‘Color Me Back’ program.

Chester Township to get a new Skate Park

The Delco Skatepark Coalition presented a $4000 donation to Chester Township at the July 7th Council meeting.