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Kensington Voice

PennDOT, Parker administration displace about 30 people in I-95 encampment sweep

Last week, Michael Hurd woke up under the I-95 overpass at Girard Avenue surrounded by state officials, Philly police, city staff, trucks, and a...
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Philadelphia Gay News

Philadelphia Marathon makes changes for nonbinary inclusion — but activists aren’t celebrating yet

The Philadelphia Marathon will now award winners across three gender categories — men’s, women’s and nonbinary races — in the 2024 open division. Read...
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The Philadelphia Citizen

What Even Is an Auditor General?

Most descriptions of Auditor General use the same three buzzwords: “chief fiscal watchdog.” In a nutshell, this AG (as the title alludes) is the...
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Kensington Voice

Philly police have “tentative strategy” to clear Kensington-area school pathways: “a band-aid over a burst pipe,” residents say

Philly police have a “tentative strategy” to clear school pathways in Kensington and nearby neighborhoods affected by the open-air drug market, but...
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The Trace

How Community Groups in Philadelphia Use Horses to Keep Young People Safe

Teaching kids equestrianism, program directors say, builds empathy — and other skills that can help them avoid violence in the long run. Read more.