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Philadelphia Councilmember Kendra Brooks speaks at a rally supporting the ICE Out Philadelphia legislation outside City Hall. Image via @DemocracyNow
Life

ICE Out in Philly

February 19, 2026 Steve Fillmore 0

Legislation and protest collide as Council presses for stronger protections [more…]

A colorful bowl with corn, beans, squash, and fresh vegetables — a modern take on Indigenous “Three Sisters” food traditions featured in our Native American Heritage Month story in Philadelphia.
events

Deep Roots

November 14, 2025 Steve Fillmore 0

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in Philly [more…]

A person holds a round red button reading “More Voters More Better,” symbolizing the idea that democracy improves with full participation.
Life

The People Must Vote

November 4, 2025 Steve Fillmore 0

A case for compulsory voting [more…]

Electric plug and stack of U.S. dollars against a glowing city skyline, symbolizing how AI’s rising power demand drives up energy costs.
Life

Big Tech, Bigger Bills

October 27, 2025 Steve Fillmore 0

Paying the price for AI’s growing power demand. [more…]

Illustration of a SEPTA spokesperson with a long-nosed shadow, symbolizing public mistrust over SEPTA service cuts and court revelations.
Life

Taken for a Ride

October 4, 2025 Steve Fillmore 0

Troubling revelations from last month’s SEPTA court battle.  [more…]

Mid-century family stands in front of new suburban home, symbolizing the era when taxing the rich helped build the American middle class.
History

Gone with the Tax Rate

August 31, 2025 Steve Fillmore 0

How we lost the system that built the middle class [more…]

A smartphone, tablet, and TV remote arranged on a dinner plate with utensils, alongside a folded newspaper on a wooden table
Art & Entertainment

You Are What You Read

July 25, 2025 Steve Fillmore 0

No need to swallow the same bland leftovers, not with such zesty independent news options.  [more…]

Halftone-style illustration with glitch effect showing red and blue hands placing puzzle pieces over a U.S. map, symbolizing mid-decade redistricting and partisan gerrymandering.
Life

Map Grab

July 17, 2025 Steve Fillmore 0

Pieces in play, power at stake: an all-in scramble for America’s future.  [more…]

Gloved woman cleaning a window from inside while a pressure washer sprays the brick exterior—representing two East Falls cleaning services working together.
Businesses and organizations

Double Scrub

July 11, 2025 Steve Fillmore 0

Two new businesses, one tidy alliance raising the bar on clean, inside and out. [more…]

Community members wave flags and hold the giant Philly Pride Flag during its 2025 parade through East Falls.
events

Rainbow Over Ridge

May 30, 2025 Steve Fillmore 0

East Falls comes out in full color for the Philly Pride Flag [more…]

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