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Coalition pushing campaign finance reform to kick off march from Philly to D.C.
A national coalition pushing for campaign finance reform will begin a 10-day march Saturday from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. ...
10 years ago
U.S. commits extra $1 million annually to Heinz refuge for education, community connection
The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge is an urban oasis, about 1,000 acres of forest, meadows and marshes spanning the border of indust ...
10 years ago
Dems in Pa. attorney general race battle over criminal justice issues affecting black community
In Pennsylvania, two white Democrats running for state attorney general are battling over criminal justice issues affecting the African-A ...
10 years ago
ListenWorking with Philly barbers is short cut to reach black men on voting, civic engagement
Leroy Robinson Jr. owns a barbershop on Lancaster Ave. in West Philadelphia. He’s been doing this work for 40 years — and he says ...
10 years ago
ListenWorking with Philly barbers is short cut to reach black men on voting, civic engagement
Leroy Robinson Jr. owns a barbershop on Lancaster Ave. in West Philadelphia. He’s been doing this work for 40 years — and he says ...
10 years ago
ListenDepartment budget boost could secure $69 million in back taxes, Philly revenue chief says
Philadelphia has come under fire in recent years for its failure to collect delinquent taxes. The city’s Revenue Department ...
10 years ago
Listen100 more young people to get summer jobs in Philly, thanks to DNC donor
Philadelphia’s summer jobs program for young people is getting 100 more slots, thanks to a donor for the Democratic National Conven ...
10 years ago
Pro-soda tax group will disclose donors, spokesman says
The private nonprofit promoting Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s plan for a tax on sugary drinks will disclose its donors, a spokesm ...
10 years ago
ListenSEPTA, Philly airport step up police presence in the wake of Brussels attacks
Travelers in the region should expect to see more police officers than usual Tuesday as SEPTA and others are stepping up patrols in ...
10 years ago
U.S. grants $29 million to boost Philly efforts to help homeless
The federal government is giving Philadelphia $28 million for programs that help homeless residents. The grant, awarded to the cit ...
10 years ago
Philadelphia City Council votes to extend ‘gentrification protection’ program
Philadelphia City Council has passed a bill extending a program often called “gentrification protection.” The Longtime ...
10 years ago
Philadelphia councilwoman wants to crack down on illegal towing
Philadelphia City Council is considering new legislation that would crack down on illegal towing. Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanc ...
10 years ago
