Politics
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Community in KensingtonReclaiming the Riverwards
Unused land within a neighborhood is a hazard to safety, repels businesses, and poisons home value — one abandoned property within a few hundred feet on a home can bring…
Kenneth Lipp | 03/18/2015 -
Community in KensingtonPhiladelphia Declaration: Local Election Updates – March 18, 2015
In our election coverage this week we're bringing you some special heat in the form of the incendiary 7th District City Council race, where Maria Quiñones-Sanchez will be defending her…
Dustin Slaughter & Kenneth Lipp | 03/18/2015 -
Education in Port RichmondEducation: Five New Charters Schools for Philadelphia, None Approved In Port Richmond
Amid intense pressure from both sides of the debate, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission took, what some would see as, the middle road. The SRC approved five new charter schools…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 02/18/2015 -
Education in Port Richmond
Education: The Issue That Might Just Make of Break the Future of Philadelphia Part II
With a subpar education system in Philadelphia (outlined in Part I of this series in last week’s Spirit), the odds are stacked against some young families. They may not see…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 01/14/2015 -
Education in Port RichmondEducation: The Issue That Might Just Make of Break the Future of Philadelphia Part I
This two-part report looks at the current state of education in Philadelphia, the causes of those issues, and possible solutions. Education in Philadelphia is broken. As budgets fall, classroom…
spiritadmin | 01/07/2015 -
CommunityPhiladelphia Police Demonstrate Body Worn Cameras for Media
Police officers have few body cameras and even fewer answers– so far. Officers from the nearby 22nd Police District demonstrated their new body cameras for the media. There are six…
Bob Stewart | 12/17/2014 -
Community in FishtownChristmas in the Riverwards
The holiday season is in full effect in the neighborhoods with plenty of cheer all across the community. On Wed., December 10, Santa Claus will join Rizzo PAL Adopt-a-Center Partners,…
Roman Blazic | 12/17/2014 -
Community in FishtownCity Council Pres. Clarke Discusses Education, Municipal Pensions at FNA Meeting
As tensions mount between City Hall and Harrisburg with regards to Philadelphia’s $5 billion unfunded pension liability and struggling (read: stumbling) school district, City Council President Darrell Clarke stopped by…
Max Pulcini | 05/21/2014 -
Features in Port Richmond
Community awaits Supreme Court Decision in Nativity BVM Senior Housing
The future of what will become of the former Nativity BVM school building at Belgrade and Madison Streets lie on the decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. On Tuesday, March…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 03/12/2014 -
Community in Port RichmondPort Richmond Rallies for Senior Housing
Over a hundred Port Richmond neighbors and multiple elected officials came out to Campbell Square on a bitterly cold Saturday afternoon to show their support for a senior housing project…
Kevin Musselman | 02/06/2013 -
Politics in KensingtonNew Legislation to Fight Urban Blight in the Riverwards
As you walk down the street on your way to work, home, or perhaps a restaurant for a night out, chances are you’ll pass by at least one abandoned property.…
Elyse Hauser | 01/30/2013 -
Family in FishtownCommunity Gathers at 10th Annual Holy Name Community Communion Breakfast
Every year, the men's and women's Ancient Order of Hibernians (A.O.H. and L.A.O.H.), Division 51, gather to celebrate and award their most influential members and supporters. Throughout the year, this organization…
Spirit Staff | 01/16/2013