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Philadelphia Woman Finds New Purpose After Getting Shot
WEBJun 19, 2024 · Amanda Parezo had her life changed forever when she was hit by a stray bullet in 2021. She is now an advocate for gun violence. Amanda Parezo, whose life was changed irrevocably when a stray bullet left her paralyzed three years ago, has found a new purpose as a teacher and an activist against gun violence, writes Phaedra Trethan for …
From Education to Diversity, This Is How Philadelphia Has …
WEBJan 25, 2024 · Philadelphia is a significantly different city than it was 75 years ago, with a smarter and more diverse population but fewer residents overall, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY.. According to the Pew Charitable Trust’s annual look at the State of the City, in 1950, the city reached a high of almost 2.1 million residents — the number that had been shrinking until it reached the ...
How Philadelphia is Working To Change the Narrative of the City …
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Now that Philadelphia has a new mayor and new public safety officials and things are improving, the city is hoping to change the negative narrative of the city for outsiders, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine.. Philadelphia has been dealing with a gun crisis for years, with things becoming significantly worse during the pandemic. However, in 2022, the city saw its first ...
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Celebrates 75 Years of …
WEBMar 15, 2024 · This year, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is celebrating its 75th anniversary of opening doors between Philadelphia and the rest of the world.. It stands as the largest and longest-running international experience provider in the region, and provides speaker programs, youth education, travel, and professional exchanges.
Philly Sees Decrease in Poverty and Violent Crime, But Challenges ...
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Pew Charitable Trusts has released its 2024 State of the City report outlining Philadelphia’s challenges and progress.. While Philadelphia has seen tangible improvements in its poverty rate and violent crime statistics, challenges like the opioid epidemic remain a massive hurdle, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “In 2023, the city’s unemployment rate was 4.2% on average, the lowest in more ...
Philadelphia Roundup — Stories on New Developments, …
WEBNov 9, 2023 · We are back for another edition of “The Philadelphia Roundup.” Just like each day prior, Philadelphia hasn’t been short on fascinating stories connected to the “City of Brotherly Love.”. Here are some of the latest stories.
NYT: Philadelphia's Successful Eviction Prevention Strategy Gains ...
WEBJul 24, 2023 · While eviction notices are being served to a growing number of people nationwide as moratoriums have ended and federal dollars for rental assistance have stopped flowing, a lockdown-era program is helping Philadelphia keep the number of evictions down, writes Aidan Gardiner for The New York Times.. Under the program, landlords have to try mediation in good faith before eviction if a tenant ...
New Mural in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood Celebrates the Local …
WEBNov 15, 2023 · After spending decades under the radar, Philadelphia’s ballroom scene is now more up-close and personal thanks to a new mural, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Mural Arts Philadelphia recently unveiled a massive new mural on 13th Street between Pine and Spruce Streets in the Gayborhood.. The mural is called, “Finally on 13th” and celebrates the story of queer culture for Black and Brown ...
Philadelphia Natives Represented Among Philadelphia Magazine’s …
WEBNov 8, 2023 · To better reflect the booming success of Philadelphia leadership, the “Most Influential Philadelphians” List released by Philadelphia Magazine has increased from 100 to 150 this year.. Among this year’s list, you can find some born-and-bred Philadelphians who work to improve the city that raised them.. At No. 2 on the list is Cherelle Parker, the Mount Airy native who is now the leading ...
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