Politics
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News in BrewerytownRepresentative Bullock Appointed to Five Committees in Harrisburg
Donna Bullock was officially sworn into Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives for the 195th District and appointed to work on five committees on January 3rd. Bullock will be returning…
Grace Shallow | 02/02/2017 -
FeaturesMayor Kenney Responds to President Trump’s Travel Ban Executive Orders
President Trump has had quite a bit to say about immigration and crime this week and Mayor Jim Kenney is having absolutely none of it. Trump’s recent call…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/01/2017 -
Community in Temple UniversityTemple Organizations Endorse Letter Urging Support for Undocumented Students
More than 1,000 faculty, staff and students at Temple University recently signed a letter urging University President Richard Englert to commit to protecting students and employees who are undocumented…
Ruthann Alexander | 01/25/2017 -
Features in Art Museum50,000 March in Solidarity Along the Parkway in the Wake of Friday’s Presidential Inauguration
An estimated 50,000 people marched in solidarity along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on January 21st as part of the Women’s Marches that took place across the country on President…
Kaitlyn Moore | 01/25/2017 -
OpinionThe Local Lens: Predictions For President Trump
As last year drew to a close, many complained about how 2016 was an awful year and that they were glad to see it go. But now that 2017…
Thom Nickels | 01/20/2017 -
Politics in Brewerytown
Donna Bullock Sworn Into PA State House
A Temple alumnae has recently started her first full term as a state legislator. Donna Bullock, who was first elected in a special election in 2015 to serve…
Steve Bohnel | 01/12/2017 -
Education in North CentralCouncilman Derek Green Gives Away 15 Bikes to Outstanding KIPP Students
On December 17th, 2016, Councilman Derek Green gave away 15 bikes to students who have displayed outstanding behavior and academics at KIPP Philadelphia Schools, located at 2539 N. 16th…
Patrick Clark | 01/12/2017 -
A&E in KensingtonLocal Band Holds Dakota Access Pipeline Benefit Show at Everybody Hits
The election of president-elect Donald Trump has left some residents of the Riverwards feeling uncertain about what the next four years will look like for America. While dissenters of…
Sean Kearney | 01/06/2017 -
NewsCouncilman Allan Domb Presents Checks to Local Schools
On Tuesday, November 29th, Councilman Allan Domb presented checks to five Philadelphia public schools to further support school-identified initiatives in need of financial resources. Of the schools who were…
Spirit Staff | 12/07/2016 -
Politics in Art Museum“Our Revolution”: Bernie Sanders Talks New Book, Election at Free Library
Independent Vermont Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a stop by The Free Library of Philadelphia Monday in support of his new book, "Our Revolution". The thorough,…
Sean Kearney and Natalie Piserchio | 12/07/2016 -
Community in Cecil B. MooreRebuild Initiative: Mayor and City Council Announce $100 Million Grant For Neighborhood Spaces
Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council announced an early Christmas present in a press conference held at the Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center on Monday, November 21st. The…
Ruthann Alexander | 11/30/2016 -
Politics in FishtownWhere’s My Ballot? Fishtown Woman Makes Sure Her Vote is Cast On Election Day
Frances Borman, 71, has lived in Fishtown for more than 30 years. She has six children, fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her father once owned a pet shop at…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 11/16/2016