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City Hall: Vaccination Appointments Now Open to All Adults Amid Rising Vaccination Rates, Decline in Vaccine Demand

Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 by William Ross

Philadelphia Department of Public Health officials announced last Wednesday that all adults would be eligible for free COVID-19 vaccinations as the city officially marks the move into Phase 2 of its virus…

Philadelphia prepares for unrest amid Chauvin murder trial, hoping not to repeat past mistakes

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by William Ross

The Philadelphia Police Department released a statement Tuesday afternoon, announcing preparations for possible unrest in the city after a verdict is delivered in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin.  Still struggling…

City Officials Hold Second Gun Violence Briefing

Posted on April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 by William Ross

City officials held the second bi-monthly gun violence update on Wednesday night, but did not deliver the expected update to the Philadelphia Roadmap to Safer Communities.  Instead, Mayor Jim Kenney, PPD Commissioner…

Philadelphia leaders hold first gun-violence briefing after long delay

Posted on March 18, 2021March 23, 2021 by William Ross

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw held the city’s first anti-violence briefing on Wednesday night, kicking off a series of bi-monthly updates on violent crime that had been proposed…

First to Fight: US Marines Battle COVID-19 in Philadelphia

Posted on March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 by William Ross

The mass vaccination site in Philadelphia is possible only with the help of U.S. military personnel, who are part of a massive mobilization across the country to carry out President Biden’s vaccination…

UArts Faculty Union Awaiting Contract Agreement

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 by William Ross

After years of organizing, the faculty union will finally have a chance to negotiate and agree upon a labor contract with University of The Arts (UArts)President Yager. March 2nd — Union representatives…

University of The Arts faculty union demands contract meeting, salary restoration after virtual town hall

Posted on February 20, 2021 by William Ross

In a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday, University of the Arts (UArts) President David Yager announced that administrators and select faculty would have their salaries restored to pre-pandemic rates, but that members of the recently formed UArts Union…

Styer orchard, market to consolidate, forcing longtime market owners to vacate

Posted on February 15, 2021February 16, 2021 by William Ross

On February 1st, the Middletown Township unanimously voted to confirm that the lease for the Styer Orchard would be granted to local farmer, Tim Field, after reviewing proposals submitted by the two…

City Council Reacts to Philly Fighting COVID Scandal – Proposals for New Vaccination Plans and Legislation In Review

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 by William Ross

In the fallout of the Inquirer and WHYY’s uncovering of the scandal surrounding Philly Fighting COVID, a local startup that received funding from the city to provide testing and vaccination sites, city…

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