Philly teens drank less soda after the beverage tax took effect, new study finds
The research from CHOP and UPenn showed a significant drop compared to other cities.
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Ya Fav Trashman is writing a children’s book about sanitation workers and the power of clean streets
He’s looking to raise upwards of $10,000 for printing costs, with hopes of getting the book in the hands of over 30,000 children.
Philadelphians seek help with bullet damage to cars as shootings continue
Neither the city or state offers assistance, and repairs can be costly.
Historical marker honoring LGBTQ activist Gloria Casarez is Pennsylvania’s first for person of Latino descent
The tribute will be unveiled at Philadelphia City Hall.
With over 45,000 Philadelphians waiting for rent relief, the city is running out of money
Philly is distributing more funding than earlier in the pandemic, but many residents are still waiting.
This far into the pandemic, why is it so hard to get a COVID test in Philly?
Some providers describe high demand, but the city has no plans to add capacity. Residents are frustrated.
Signs and scenes from the Women’s March, drawing hundreds to Philadelphia City Hall
Said one placard: "I'm wit her."
Free Library discrimination concerns
Free Library picks a new director: Kelly Richards, a Black career librarian from Michigan
He’ll assume leadership 15 months after the previous library director resigned over widespread allegations of discrimination.