Meet Jude Husein: The lifelong organizer aiming to become Philadelphia’s first Gen Z Councilmember
Meet Jude Husein: The lifelong organizer aiming to become Philadelphia’s first Gen Z Councilmember
Husein currently works as an executive with local nonprofit PhillyBOLT after years of previously working in the Pennsylvania State Senate.
Filadelfia lanza la serie "Between the Ballots" para fortalecer la participación ciudadana de cara a las próximas elecciones
Filadelfia lanza la serie "Between the Ballots" para ofrecer recursos e impulsar la participación electoral en los próximos comicios
Funcionarios locales y líderes cívicos se reunieron el 23 de julio en la oficina satélite del 4.º Distrito para celebrar el primero de diez eventos destinados a fomentar la participación ciudadana en la comunidad.
Philadelphia kicks off ‘Between the Ballots’ series to provide resources, boost voter turnout for upcoming elections
Philadelphia kicks off ‘Between the Ballots’ series to provide resources, boost voter turnout for upcoming elections
Local officials and civic leaders gathered at the 4th District Satellite Office on July 23 for the first of 10 events to encourage civic engagement in the community.
Northeast Philly residents raise concerns over school closures and small business taxes
Northeast Philly residents raise concerns over school closures and small business taxes
On April 25, residents in Philadelphia’s Mayfair neighborhood gathered at Saint John’s Lutheran Church on Tyson Avenue to discuss how recent city decisions — including Philadelphia school closures and changes to the city’s Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) — could impact families, teachers, and small businesses across Northeast Philadelphia.
Tacony Creek Park, embraced by the community, reopens as green space after years of cleanup
North Philly celebrates the opening of a new green space in Tacony Creek Park after years of cleanup
The 300-acre nature preserve was once home to one of the city’s largest illegal dumping sites.
On April 11, hundreds gathered in Tacony Creek Park to celebrate the unveiling of a new 49-acre nature preserve. It will serve as a new entrance to the 300-acre park on the grounds of Friends Hospital. The celebration was organized by the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF), but also featured the support of several partners from the city and state government, and surrounding neighborhoods.
How Tsehaitu Abye is building civic power for Black immigrants in Philadelphia
How Tsehaitu Abye is building civic power for Black immigrants in Philadelphia
Tsehaitu Abye knows that access to voting is not equal, and for many Black immigrant communities, it has never been. As a first-generation Ethiopian American organizer based in Philadelphia, she has spent over two decades working to close those gaps, helping communities not only show up at the polls but build lasting civic power.
Philly City Council passes ICE Out legislation, limiting ICE operations within the city
Philly City Council passes ICE Out legislation, limiting ICE operations within the city
The bill package passed during Thursday’s council meeting after being fast-tracked out of committee last week.
Philadelphia now has some of the most stringent policies targeting ICE operations of any city in the U.S. after its City Council passed a package of seven bills aimed at reigning in the conduct of ICE agents and putting up more guardrails between the agency and the city’s immigrant communities.
Safe Healthy Homes Act advances again out of Philadelphia City Council Committee
Safe Healthy Homes Act advances again out of Philadelphia City Council Committee
A final vote for the package is now expected on Thursday, April 16.
After a lawsuit brought by two Philadelphia landlords forced an additional hearing on Monday, March 30, Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and The Homeless passed the Safe Healthy Homes Act for a second time.
“Public history must tell the truth” - As attempts to whitewash U.S. history grow nationwide, Philadelphia pushes back
“Public history must tell the truth” - As attempts to whitewash U.S. history grow nationwide, Philadelphia pushes back.
As a slavery exhibit was partially reinstated at the President’s House site, local voices say the struggle to preserve African American history continues.
Mayor Parker’s new nearly $7 billion budget puts economic mobility at the center
Mayor Parker’s new nearly $7 billion budget puts economic mobility at the center
The new budget proposes more investments in workforce development, housing, and even a new student loan program.
As she stood inside City Hall, the Mayor proposed a nearly $7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget with an eye towards holding up one of her main campaign promises to expand economic opportunity for all Philadelphians.
Philly City Councilmembers, immigrant advocates announce ICE Out bill package cracking down on ICE agents and operations in the city
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, immigration advocates joined Philadelphia City Councilmembers and other elected officials to announce ICE Out — to crack down on ICE's authority and the agency’s operations in Philadelphia.
Latine Journalists Share Career Journeys and Industry Insights
On Tuesday, December 2, five Philadelphia-based journalists took part in a panel discussion at Klein College, just moments after the celebration of the official launch of Temple University’s student chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. As several students aspiring to make their mark in the media industry sat in the audience, each of the professionals shared their own journeys and career paths.
NAHJ chapter launches at Temple University, expanding opportunities for aspiring Latine journalists and media professionals
NAHJ chapter launches at Temple University, providing new path of opportunities for aspiring Latine journalists and media professionals. The new NAHJ Temple chapter will serve to help support a stronger and more inclusive media landscape throughout the region, with the inclusion of Latine voices.
‘Queremos ser grandes’: Latine Community Discusses Civic Engagement Ahead of Philly Elections.
At a recent community event hosted by Inti Media, leaders from local organizations gathered to discuss how civic engagement can extend beyond Election Day. The Short Film Screening + Conversation: Civic Engagement in the Latine Community event highlighted the work of residents and groups dedicated to making government participation more accessible, especially for Philadelphia’s Latine community.