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Tires left in an underpass on Belgrade Street in North Philadelphia
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Groups challenge Philly’s next mayor: End illegal dumping by 2028

A coalition of advocacy groups known as Waste Free Philly wants the city’s next mayor to end illegal dumping and littering by 2028. They plan to...
Chalkbeat

These are the 9 candidates for Philadelphia mayor and their track records in education

Nine candidates are running in the May 16 primary to replace Mayor Jim Kenney — and whoever is elected will have a strong influence over Philadelphia...
Pile of trash, including a Wawa cup
Green Philly

Waste coalition asks the next Mayor to clean up the city

Frustrated with the state of the littered city, six groups are asking the mayoral candidates to commit to zero waste. Read more.
six members of an activist group performing a skit about illegal dumping
WHYY

Advocacy coalition unveils ‘zero waste platform,’ challenges Philly mayoral candidates to commit

A coalition of advocacy organizations want Philadelphia’s next mayor to commit to strategies to get the city to “zero waste” by 2035. Read more. Photo...
Helen Gym speaks at outdoor podium
The Philadelphia Tribune Company

Mayoral contender Helen Gym apologizes for Union League visit

Mayoral candidate and former City Councilmember Helen Gym apologized late Monday night for attending an event at the Union League after protesting the...