Politics
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News in KensingtonGreen Party Candidate for PA’s 197th District Vows to Fight Corruption at Press Conference
Cheri Honkala, a resident of the 197th district in Philadelphia for about 30 years, had trouble voting in that district’s special election Tuesday morning. She is also the Green Party candidate…
Steve Bohnel | 03/21/2017 -
PoliticsJoe Khan Meets with Community as DA Race Heats Up
“We need to pursue a broader vision of justice which treats people as people whether they’ve been affected by the justice system as witness, victim, or defendant,” Joe Khan said…
John Henry Scott | 03/15/2017 -
CommunityNorth Philadelphia Activist Starts Civic Engagement Lecture Series
Last Saturday morning in the basement of Berean Presbyterian Church at North Broad and Diamond Streets, about a dozen people re-learned how separation of powers shape our federal government’s structure.…
Steve Bohnel | 03/15/2017 -
Features in KensingtonAs the 197th Turns: Decision Day Draws Near For Special Election Chock Full of Residency Hearings, Felonies, Write-In Candidates, Threats, Vandalism and PA Supreme Court Rulings
On March 21st, the 197th Legislative District will hold a special election to name a new state representative to Harrisburg. But this election is more than just “special” — it’s…
Bob Stewart | 03/15/2017 -
News in KensingtonPhilly Socialist: Grassroots Political Party Organizes Locally
National politics headlines have been nearly omnipresent in the United States. Every conversation or short scroll through social media seems to eventually provoke a good amount of politically induced hand…
Sean Kearney | 03/08/2017 -
Education in KensingtonLocal Teachers Picket at H.A. Brown for International Women’s Day
Henry A. Brown Elementary School is a struggling school in East Kensington: Last year, the state Department of Education gave it a 47.3 tally for its Building Level Academic Score.…
Steve Bohnel | 03/08/2017 -
CommunityLocally LGBT+: Local Educators and Activists Join Mayor Kenney’s LGBT Commission
The City announced 23 new members for Mayor Jim Kenney’s Commission on LGBT Affairs on February 14th. The body is intended to advise Mayor Kenney on responsive policies that…
Shealyn Kilroy | 02/27/2017 -
News in KensingtonDemocratic Candidate For 197th Legislative District Removed From Ballot Following Residency Hearing
The plot thickens as the special election for PA State Rep of the 197th Legislative District draws closer — former Democratic front-runner Fred Ramirez has been removed from the ballot…
Bob Stewart and Max Pulcini | 02/23/2017 -
FeaturesMillennial Mayor: 22 year-old CCP Student Tejan Austin Plans on Running for Mayor in 2019
Most college students have a busy enough schedule, balancing a full course load and part-time jobs. But Tejan Austin added a little more to his plate: running a full…
Genevieve Kotz | 02/16/2017 -
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What’s My Age Again? Drawn-Out Residency Hearing Provides Juicy Insight to 197 State Rep Race
Candidate Fred Ramirez was unclear if he’s turning 60 or 70 this year, spends many months each year out-of-state, says his neighborhood “is not exactly Chestnut Hill,” does his laundry…
Bob Stewart | 02/09/2017 -
PoliticsFormer Rep. Acosta Summoned in Her Replacement’s Residency Challenge
According to sources, Leslie Acosta, the former PA State Rep. for the 197th District, has been served a summons and is expected to appear as a witness in court tomorrow…
Bob Stewart | 02/07/2017 -
PoliticsState Rep. O’Brien Explains His Plan For Upcoming Legislative Session
At the start of 2017, it was announced that State Rep. Michael O’Brien, D-Phila., will serve as Democratic chairman of the House Urban Affairs Committee for the 2017-18 legislative session.…
James Rennie | 02/02/2017