The Statistics Philadelphia’s infant mortality rates have decreased, but the deaths among Black babies remain the highest in the city. The same trend has served true for maternal mortality rates among Black…
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West Philadelphia’s cinéSPEAK Goes Virtual
It is no surprise that the arts and culture scene has suffered from the city-wide shut downs during the Covid-19 pandemic. With galleries, museums, and cinemas closed for business, many organizations faced…
Anti-Violence Groups Call on City to Invest in Violence Prevention
Philadelphia has faced an unprecedented spike in gun violence this year. With the upcoming city budget decisions, anti-violence groups are calling for an increase in funding in order to impede the surge….
The housing market in Philadelphia is glowing, but can residents compete?
Despite the pandemic-induced shutdown of 2020 and the loss of over 100,000 jobs citywide the housing market in Philadelphia is booming. The state lifted its restriction on property development in May of…
Temple’s growing income shows focus on more than just tuition
“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…
Council proposal would add protections for adjacent property construction
Updated 5/10/21 to include comment from Philadelphia L&I. For a city that’s known for its iconic rowhouses – by some counts, up to 70% of its housing stock – Philadelphia doesn’t have…
Hundreds Gather in Solidarity with Asian-Americans
Hundreds of people gathered at 10th street Plaza last Thursday to stand in solidarity with the Asian-American communities in Philadelphia. The rally was organized by a newly-formed grassroots organization, “Philly Solidarity” in wake…
Philadelphia’s city council addresses gun violence
Philadelphia’s city council met Monday, March 29, to discuss the rising epidemic of gun crimes. There have currently been 120 homicides in 2021 according to the Office of the Controller, a 25%…
Joint Committee discusses COVID-19 in prisons
Prison officials in Philadelphia announced Monday that while COVID-19 cases are down, supplies are in high demand for both staff and inmates. After an original meeting in December 2020, the City Council…
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…