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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

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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.

Public Safety Collaboration with District Attorney's office, local retailers, community groups

Lancaster Avenue community members and business owners recognize the dedicated workers who keep the corridor welcoming and clean for the community and visitors. They also shared the news of the collaboration with the DA’s office and newly installed cameras to help businesses and community members feel safe” as they shop and work on Lancaster Avenue.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joins Mayor Kenney to announce grant to bring trauma-informed mental health services to Philadelphia recreation centers

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Mayor Jim Kenney announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) awarded the Center for Families and Relationships a $999,000 violence reduction grant to bring its Together Through Trauma program to six recreation centers and 12 Parks & Rec summer camps.

Insanity abounds

“If the social order judges success by material gain, the most successful will be the most corruptible and selfish.” Ancient Nile Valley Proverb

CIVICS 101 - American laws sexism & racism

The majority of the people making the decisions about what a woman can, should, or should not do with her body are made by men. There are male lawmakers in America, largely Caucasian Republicans, who feel like we, as women, do not have a right to choose what we want to do with our bodies, have a baby, not have a baby, take birth control, or not. How dare they, and who do they think they are? Well, the latest on the fight for a right to choose is this: The Supreme Court has blocked a lower court ruling restricting the use of an abortion drug. The justices granted emergency requests by the justice department and the manufacturer of the pill mifepristone to stop a preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas.

If Congressman Dwight Evans has his way, food deserts will not exist much longer in his District

Earlier this month, Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) hosted a news conference with state and city officials about millions of dollars in grant funding being used to renovate a long-closed Germantown store into a new, full-service location of Weavers Way Co-op.

"Living on the Right side of Easter"

St. Luke: 24; 19-24. And He said unto them, what things? And they said unto Him concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how the chief priest and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. But we trusted that it had been He, which should have redeemed Israel, and besides all this, today is the third day since these things were done.

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GOP, beware. Abortion politics are firing up both sides

Remember how conservatives used to decry “judicial activism?”? As I recall, that was before they began to see an advantage in some judicial activism of their own.

PECO reminds Customers to "Know What's Below" before starting any project that requires digging

National Safe Digging Month. PECO reminds residents, businesses, and contractors that safe digging must remain a priority to prevent damage to critical underground energy infrastructure and keep communities safe.

Africa not toeing the US Line on Ukraine

“When President Biden announced sanctions against Russia over their February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, he called it a battle of democracy over tyranny. He expected Africa to rally to the US lead.

How we protect you from Misleading Advertising and Communications

Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. Section 1140 of the Social Security Act allows OIG to impose severe penalties against anyone who engages in misleading Social Security-related advertising or imposter communications.

Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts

The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ended Monday as President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution to bring it to a close after three years — weeks before it was set to expire alongside a separate public health emergency.

School District honors individuals making positive impact on students with Autism at 13th Annual Autism Expo

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, the School District of Philadelphia hosted its 13th Annual Autism Expo. More than 35 vendors attended to provide insightful information about services and programs available to students with special needs and their families.

Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis recognizes Black Maternal Health Week

Pennsylvania Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis speaks during a news conference, which was organized by the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, Womens Health Caucus and Commission for Women and emphasized the key investments the Shapiro-Davis Administration is planning to make to improve Black maternal health in the Keystone State.