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News

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

by Asha Prihar August 8, 2022January 17, 2023

Plus how to get there on public transit.

Broke in Philly, News

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

by Steve Volk April 22, 2022January 17, 2023

LGBTQ, Neighborhoods

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

by Michaela Winberg February 28, 2022January 17, 2023

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

by Michaela Winberg February 24, 2022January 17, 2023

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

by Michaela Winberg January 18, 2022January 17, 2023

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

by Michaela Winberg December 9, 2021January 17, 2023

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

by Michaela Winberg December 3, 2021January 17, 2023

News

Where to get your kids vaccinated against COVID in Philadelphia

by Michaela Winberg November 10, 2021January 17, 2023

News, Philly's coronavirus response

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

by Michaela Winberg August 31, 2021January 17, 2023

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

by Michaela Winberg July 11, 2021January 17, 2023