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Posted inNews

These libraries are cooling centers during Philly’s heat emergency, offering extended hours with free AC

Avatar photo by Asha Prihar August 8, 2022January 17, 2023

Plus how to get there on public transit.

Posted inBroke in Philly, News

The Philadelphia agency responsible for keeping children safe is failing families, says scathing new report

Avatar photo by Steve Volk April 22, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inLGBTQ, Neighborhoods

Northwest Philly students took the lead, organizing an assembly for school teachers on queer and trans issues

Avatar photo by Michaela Winberg February 28, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inNeighborhoods

City presents ideas for new Carousel House, promises it could be ‘one of the best…in the world’

Avatar photo by Michaela Winberg February 24, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inLGBTQ, Power

Philly’s queer doula collective is helping LGBTQ parents navigate the health system

Avatar photo by Michaela Winberg January 18, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inLGBTQ, News

Philly students can now identify as nonbinary in the school district system

Avatar photo by Michaela Winberg December 9, 2021January 17, 2023
Posted inLGBTQ, Power

Transgender bathroom fight: AG Shapiro adds Pa. as supporter of teen who sued his Florida school

Avatar photo by Michaela Winberg December 3, 2021January 17, 2023
Posted inNews

Where to get your kids vaccinated against COVID in Philadelphia

Avatar photo by Michaela Winberg November 10, 2021January 17, 2023
Posted inNews, Philly's coronavirus response

North Philly high school mandates COVID vaccination for all students in bid to keep everyone in class

Avatar photo by Michaela Winberg August 31, 2021January 17, 2023
Posted inNeighborhoods

More hydrants are being opened in summer of fewer pools, but sprinklers are back to illegal

Avatar photo by Michaela Winberg July 11, 2021January 17, 2023

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