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National Park Service workers remove a slavery history panel from the President’s House site at Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
Germantown News

Empire in Denial

February 4, 2026 Carolyn Fillmore 0

They took down the panels. The receipts remain. [more…]

Protesters hold a “This Is the Way” sign during a peaceful No Kings demonstration in Philadelphia, with American flags visible in the crowd.
Life

The Myth of Submission

January 30, 2026 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Nonviolence is not weakness (or peace) [more…]

Bronze Pilgrim statue on Kelly Drive shown against an old illustration of the Speedwell ship, highlighting the forgotten story behind Philadelphia’s monument.
Art & Entertainment

Lost Ship, Found Democracy

November 17, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 3

The legacy of the other Mayflower. [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…]

Protesters at the No Kings Rally in Philadelphia hold a sign showing an orange with a crown crossed out.
Art & Entertainment

Fruit for Thought

October 25, 2025 The Local 1

When people unite, even second-rate citrus can change the world. [more…]

Two women laughing and carrying stacks of gift boxes in a vintage department store, capturing the joy and bustle of Philadelphia’s golden age of shopping.
Contributors

Carry It Home

October 22, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

Looking back to the days when shopping felt special — and the bag came free. [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…]

Young girl rests on the Gun Violence Memorial Sculpture at Kensington’s new Peace Park in Philadelphia.
Art & Entertainment

From Guns to Gardens

September 24, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

Kensington’s new Peace Park turns old weapons into art and safe gathering space. [more…]

“Illustration of Philadelphia Eagles guard Frank ‘Bucko’ Kilroy in a green jersey, close-up with stars in the background, honoring his Hall of Fame induction.
Contributors

Hall Call for Bucko

September 19, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

This gifted athlete helped define Philly’s famous fighting spirit.   [more…]

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