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Youth holding a trash bag of belongings while adults gather in the background, illustrating strain in Philadelphia’s child welfare system.
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OP-ED: Triage Isn’t Care

May 16, 2026 Local Op Ed 0

A child welfare system is only as strong as its workers. [more…]

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Life

Next Gen Nonprofit

September 14, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Behind the short-attention-span jokes, Gen Zers build big change on their own terms. [more…]

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Businesses and organizations

Gone Shopping

September 9, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

From Back to School to Black Friday: where did all the stores go? [more…]

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Art & Entertainment

Spotlight Sessions: Timothy “TJ” Dean

August 10, 2025 Andre Saunders 0

Opening doors of possibility as a teacher, mentor, and friend.   [more…]

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Girls Gridiron Gets Greenlight

October 6, 2024 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

It’s official! Girls Flag Football is a sanctioned sport in Pennsylvania — and beyond.  [more…]

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Dreams and Discipline

August 19, 2024 Steve Fillmore 0

Boxing program shapes young lives in West Philly [more…]

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Straight Outta Philly: SXSW

July 7, 2024 The Local 0

Local poet & rapper heads West for music industry enrichment, adventure. [more…]

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Hall Monitor Rundown: May 2024

May 20, 2024 Local ChatBot 0

A dubious win for gun control and more conflict on the City’s Board of Education.  [more…]

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Jefferson U: Return of the Ram

April 25, 2024 Carolyn Fillmore 0

An old mascot re-imagined for 21st century trail-blazing  [more…]

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Hall Monitor Rundown: February 2024

February 21, 2024 Local ChatBot 0

Mayor Parker’s administration is off to an uneven start with welcome eviction reforms, and concerning signs for the city’s school system.   [more…]

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