“Eds and Meds” have long been considered the driving economic forces in Philadelphia. With over 80 colleges and universities in the region, as well as a multitude of hospital systems, education and…
Author: Jesse Bunch
Philadelphia Police Acquiring Digital Extraction Technology that Raises Ethical Concerns
The Philadelphia Police Department has proposed using a software to access locked cell phones that could raise legal and ethical issues, experts say — though the technology is already in use by…
Philadelphia Police Commissioner requests money from city in effort to combat gun violence
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has proposed increased spending on new tactics to fight gun-violence as homicide and shooting rates continue to rise in Philadelphia. Speaking in front of City Council members in…
Protesters rally in Center City against Amazon union busting
Protesters rallied in Center City on Saturday afternoon in support of Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama and their efforts to unionize. The rally clustered outside of Morgan Lewis, a law firm representing…
Temple proposes more budget cuts, despite pushback from professors
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Temple University slashed its budget, anticipating a once-in-a-generation economic downturn. Now one year into the crisis, the university is proposing a second round of budget…
Councilmembers and citizens call on wealthy nonprofits to pay fair share of taxes
Concerned citizens and advocates met with Philadelphia City Council members on Tuesday to demand wealthy nonprofits in the city, especially universities, pay their fair share of property taxes. Nonprofits don’t pay…
Onlookers Gather for Implosion of Former President Trump’s Failed Atlantic City Hotel
Suburban moms, young tailgaters, and curious photographers alike stood alongside rows of cars, craning to get the perfect view of the abandoned Trump Plaza. The former president’s presence loomed nearly as large…
Senior citizens travel long distances to secure their Covid vaccine
How far would you travel to protect yourself from Covid-19? As Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout remains encumbered by technical issues and long waitlists, more seniors are journeying far from home to secure a…
Faulty video service disrupts valuable visitation time in Pennsylvania’s prisons
In the 11 years her husband has been incarcerated at the State Correctional Institution Chester, Sharon Murchison and her teenage son visited him weekly — often staying six hours at a…