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The Trace

A Pastor Forgave the Young Shooter Who Killed His Son. Now, He Helps Others Do the Same.

The Reverend Christobal Kimmenez has joined others in calling for greater services for survivors of crime and the formerly incarcerated, including...
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Kensington Voice

Opioid trust ruling favors Kensington schools, parks, and housing relief, not home repairs or small businesses

The state trust overseeing Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement funds reversed part of its June decision that found Philadelphia's Kensington spending non...
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Kensington Voice

Kensington leaders argue for neighborhood repair and safe spaces as prevention ahead of opioid settlement appeal

In 2023, Philadelphia received $20 million in settlement funds from Johnson & Johnson, with $7.5 million allocated for Kensington’s parks, schools...
An official election ballot envelope being held near the spout of a tea kette
The Philadelphia Citizen

Fixing A Voting Envelope That is Sealed Shut

I planned to vote early, by mail or drop box. But like hundreds of Philadelphians, I received a pristine ballot — and stuck-closed secrecy and mailing...
Headshots of Erin McClellan and Stacy Garrity
The Philadelphia Citizen

And What Does a State Treasurer Do?

Pennsylvania’s elected CFO manages the sixth largest economy in the U.S — and a few other things. See who's on the ballot this election season. The...