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FeaturesOPINION: On the Unfunctionality of Philly’s Open Government Machine
In an old sketch comedy bit, two bored airplane pilots get on the PA system and repeatedly assure passengers the plane’s wings aren’t on fire. Passengers grow more worried with…
Jack Grauer | 08/25/2016 -
CommunityPA State Rep. Donna Bullock’s Fight For Fair Chance Housing Legislation
In July, 195th PA District Rep. Donna Bullock hosted a Democratic Policy Committee hearing on Fair Chance Housing legislation. The hearing was co-chaired by House Democratic Policy Chairman Mike…
Ptah Gabrie | 08/17/2016 -
Local BusinessSmall Biz a Focus at One DNC Meeting, Underserved Philly Communities Could Benefit — Well, Maybe …
During the DNC, Democrats met to discuss becoming the party for small business. Their goal is to form local committees and caucuses across the nation. They’ve already started in Oregon,…
Bob Stewart | 08/16/2016 -
DNC 2016DNC Protest Recap: Notes from the “March of Our Lives” and “Shut Down the DNC”
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) took over Philadelphia last week. While the speeches and soaring rhetoric inside the Wells Fargo Center focused on a positive image of America and the…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 08/05/2016 -
DNC 2016The Local Lens: The DNC is History
The Democratic National Convention is now history. City streets are quieter, the traffic less daunting, and there’s finally a sense of being able to breathe easy. Though a national…
Thom Nickels | 08/03/2016 -
DNC 2016DNC 2016: Hillary Clinton Formally Accepts Party Nomination, Delegates Describe What The Dem’s Platform Can Do For Philly on Day 4
Two things have happened since the Flyers and 76er’s brought a championship to South Philadelphia: America has twice elected an African American President and now a major political party has…
Ptah Gabrie and Megan Matuzak | 08/03/2016 -
DNC 2016 in Temple UniversityStronger Together: Hillary Clinton Holds Rally at Temple University Following DNC
With the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine began their cross-country tour to appeal to voters before the November…
Spencer Homan and Jordyn Cordner | 08/03/2016 -
DNC 2016 in Art MuseumNorth Philly Mighty Writers Help Set a Guinness World Record at Art Museum Steps
Oh the things you would do if you were President. Making new laws, getting rid of old laws, making life easier for everyone — the works. Now imagine if you…
Bob Stewart and Megan Matuzak | 07/28/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonThe Way of Peace, The Way of Love, The Way of Non-Violence: John Lewis Pre-Releases Graphic Novel at Amalgam
On Wednesday, June 27 a large and diverse crowd gathered inside of Amalgam Comics (2578 Frankford Avenue) for a special pre-release and signing of congressman and civil rights leader John…
Jordyn Cordner | 07/28/2016 -
DNC 2016DNC 2016: Things Get Gassy With Kensington-Based Protesters on Day 3
Protests took a gassy turn on Day Three of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). While some wide-eyed protesters accosted reporters and delegates as they passed by the chain link fences…
Ptah Gabrie | 07/28/2016 -
DNC 2016DNC 2016: Jerry Springer Talks Politics, Council Pres. Clarke Endorses Clinton, and Other Observations From Day 1
The 2016 Democratic National Convention has officially begun, and Philadelphia is now the center of the political universe for the next week. The convention begins on the heels of DNC…
Ptah Gabrie | 07/27/2016 -
DNC 2016 in KensingtonA Reality Tour: Jill Stein, Green Party Presidential Nominee, Tours the Streets of Kensington
Dr. Jill Stein, presidential candidate for the Green Party, visited one of Kensington’s more infamous corners on Sunday, July 24. Stein spoke with activists and community members under the Somerset…
Shane English, Andrew Mark Corkery and Natalie Piserchio | 07/25/2016