Philly’s parks and rec system deserves millions more in Kenney’s budget, advocates urge at City Hall rally
Public space is an anti-violence solution, leaders say, but the department is underfunded and understaffed.
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The Enterprise Center gets $1 million in new federal funding to help revitalize West Philly’s historic 52nd Street corridor
The nonprofit plans to dedicate the money to strengthening existing businesses and helping launch new ones.
A hard look at the numbers behind 2021’s record gun violence in Philly, and an overview of what’s being done
People of color and young adults bore the brunt of city shootings.
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Kenney not ready to declare gun violence emergency for Philadelphia
“There’s a whole range of legal and practical questions that need to be answered,” the mayor said.
‘Fecal samples’ against gentrification? Research activism raises red flags in West Philly
Temple said it had not approved the research solicited by professor and activist Ang Sun.
Meet the North Philly-raised Marine veteran who forced the city’s hand on gun violence
The activism of hunger striker Jamal Johnson is known nationwide.
Snow, sleet and no food for 15 days: Germantown man won’t give up till Kenney moves on gun violence resolution
Jamal Johnson wants the mayor to treat the shooting epidemic as urgently as COVID-19.