Malcolm Burnley
@malcolmburnleyMalcolm Burnley is a contributor to PlanPhilly. He’s a freelance writer living in South Philadelphia who has contributed to Philadelphia magazine, POLITICO magazine, Next City, Washingtonian, and The Atlantic. He also co-hosts a social-justice podcast called Pushback. Follow him on Twitter @malcolmburnley.
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Kenney walks back $500M Rebuild promise
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