Politics
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NewsLocal Tenants Union Pushes for “Just Cause” Eviction Legislation
Barry Thompson knows firsthand the stress of going through an eviction and the fruitless legal battle following it with a former landlord in court. His troubles began in 2015, when…
Ruthann Alexander | 05/02/2017 -
CommunityBullock, Local Politicians Lead Discussion on Stop-and-go Beer Stores
Bonita Cummings knows the negative impact stop-and-go businesses can have. There’s one right down the street from her house on the northeast corner of 31st and Cumberland streets. She’s been…
Steve Bohnel | 04/27/2017 -
FeaturesCCP Students Present Soda Tax Survey Results for City Officials
For the past month, Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) students have surveyed 1,320 Philadelphia residents aged 14 and up. The topic? The City’s sugary beverage tax. And this Monday,…
Steve Bohnel | 04/20/2017 -
Features in KensingtonAs The 197th Turns: The Official Timeline
Spirit News has been covering the drama-filled special election for the 197th Legislative District for the past few months. The story has been long and with no shortage of twists…
Bob Stewart, Steve Bohnel and Max Pulcini | 04/14/2017 -
Education in Spring GardenCCP Faculty and Students Protest New Contract Set to Increase Healthcare Costs
Faculty and students of the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) gathered on the steps of the Allied Health Sciences building last Thursday in a protest calling for college President…
Ruthann Alexander | 04/14/2017 -
Features in Kensington
“RepubliGreens” File Federal Lawsuit for 197th
Lawyers for the the Green Party and Republican Party filed suit seeking to void the results of the recent special election in the 197th state legislative district. The plaintiffs are…
Bob Stewart | 04/07/2017 -
FeaturesTrump’s Russian Speaking Lawyer Once Represented Local District After Winning Voter Fraud Suit
Back in 1993, a special election was held to fill the 2nd Senatorial District seat due to the death of State Sen. Frank Lynch earlier that year. The Democrats…
Bob Stewart | 04/04/2017 -
OpinionDid Democracy Die in Philly After the 197th Special Election?
Imagine it’s a Sunday afternoon in late October. The Dallas Cowboys are at the Linc with the ball at their own 20, first and ten. Before the ball is snapped…
Bob Stewart | 03/30/2017 -
Politics in FairmountCoffee & Politics: Local Organization Brings the Salon to Fairmount
There have several big questions surrounding the uptick in political engagement and activism among progressive Philadelphians and Americans in recent months. But perhaps the largest of these has been whether…
Sean Kearney | 03/29/2017 -
CommunityMayor Kenney Looks to Strengthen the City’s Commitment to Pre-K With Local Community
On March 16th, Mayor Jim Kenney sat down with prekindergarten providers, teachers and parents for a roundtable discussion at the R.W. Brown Community Center at 8th and Cecil B.…
John Henry Scott | 03/24/2017 -
Politics in FishtownFlag Lot Drama: The Curious Case of 1323R E. Montgomery Ave Takes a New Turn
We often find ourselves sitting in rec centers and churches across the Riverwards covering zoning meetings that concern our readers. These meetings can be mundane and are often filled with…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/22/2017 -
Features in Kensington“Write-In or Wrong-In?” Did Electioneering Steal a State Rep Seat?
The race to fill Leslie Acosta’s seat in the 197th district has been a circus since she resigned in disgrace after receiving a felony corruption conviction this past January. Cheri…
Ptah Gabrie and Bob Stewart | 03/22/2017