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Gyms and fitness studios need clear guidelines to stay open and survive the pandemic | Opinion

Viewpoint: Capital investment in minority-owned businesses is essential to economic recovery

Advocacy is essential for black-owned businesses | Opinion

Conversation on WDAS-FM about the Soda Tax

Insider: Kenney Didn’t Break His Promise to End Stop-and-Frisk

Its Not About The Soda Tax

For people of color, a less-than-inspiring choice between presidential candidates

Insider: Dwight Evans — Not Chaka Fattah — Is the Frontrunner in the Congressional Race

Black Lives Do Matter

Teacher safety matters as Philly makes plans to reopen school amid coronavirus | Opinion

Anthony Williams first to hit the radio waves in Philly mayor’s race

Notary license taken from Philly’s top election official

Campaign money begins to shape Philly’s crowded At-Large council race

‘Blessed’: Council candidates react to make-or-break ballot positions

Justin DiBerardinis runs for Philadelphia City Council on a good government platform

Insider: Why the Jim Kenney & Darrell Clarke Bromance Means Great Things for Philly

Insider: Who Really Could Replace Chaka Fattah in Congress?

Insider: 8 Years After the Final Episode, The Wire Still Has Lessons for Philly

Insider: the Practical Case for Helping Ex-Cons

Insider: Philadelphia’s Old Guard Freezes Out Young Professionals

How Sanders thinks he can win Pennsylvania – and the presidency

Nearly a quarter of Philly adults can’t read – but they still vote

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Upper Darby mayor is pursuing an ambitious agenda to make the town cleaner, greener, and more walkable | Inga Saffron

Kensington faces a new challenge: Luxury development. Can a woke developer mitigate gentrification? | Inga Saffron

Pa. lawmakers, workers link minimum wage fight to MLK’s push for equality

Philadelphia Youth Basketball to get new home in Nicetown

Philadelphia to benefit from $100M Starbucks initiative to advance racial equity

Starbucks invests $100M into businesses of color

Starbucks investing $100M into Black communities

Starbucks pledges $100 million to help small businesses and Black communities

Protected Bike Lanes Could Encourage More Two-Wheeled Commutes, Less Congestion

Guest viewpoint: A call to action for inclusive economic recovery in 2021.

Eight Recent Top Hires and Promotions at NKCDC, DBHIDS, the City's Managing Director's Office, PFM, HIAS Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Orchestra and Bike Transit Systems.

Philadelphia minority business leaders discuss civil unrest impact, importance of mentorship

Penn, IBC and Public Health Management Corp. partner to transform Mercy Philadelphia campus

Health organizations collaborate to transform Mercy Catholic Medical Center.

Mercy Philadelphia Hospital has new lease on life through Penn Medicine and other nonprofits

Public Health Management Corporation, Penn Medicine, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and Independence Blue Cross to Launch Innovative Health Care Collaboration in West Philadelphia

DC developer proposes apartment towers, concert hall, water taxis for Penn’s Landing site eyed by Sixers

Webinar highlights how residents can avoid eviction.

Black-owned businesses are finding new opportunities in today’s justice movement.

Reversing course, Philly now plans to begin school year 100% online.

Hite says learning to be all virtual at least until November.

Superintendent backtracks plans, announces all-digital start for Philly schools in fall.

School District delays in-person reopening.

Philly public schools will stay all-online at least until November.

Philadelphia School District Proposes Students Continue Virtual Learning Through At Least November.

Philadelphia students to start year online under new plan.

Divided Philly risks losing recent economic gains, warns former city commerce director Harold Epps.

State Rep. Boyle proposes legislation to allow municipalities to set their own minimum wage.

2 of area's largest school districts prepare reopening plans for fall.

Philadelphia Federation Of Teachers Weigh In On District’s Possible Reopening Plans.

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issues reopening recommendations amid pandemic.

School District Of Philadelphia To Release Reopening Plan For Upcoming School Year.

Philadelphia teachers want school district to have plans for coronavirus testing, remote learning

Philly Teachers' Union Unveils School Reopening Recommendations.

Philly teachers question ability to return to school in the fall as districts begin releasing back-to-school plans.

Philly teachers union says district’s back-to-school plan must prioritize safety.

PAFA stands by CEO and vows reforms after Black Lives Matter tensions go public.

Under new contract, Indego will expand bike-share in Philly.

Philadelphia’s Share Food Program Making Sure Residents Have Vital Supplies During Pandemic.

5 initiatives for Philly small business recovery: Where to donate and how to apply.

Money restored for Philly program that gives undocumented immigrants a fighting chance against deportation.

New Philly budget restores some funds for affordable housing and arts, cancels $19 million police increase.

Wolf, Levine name new emergency preparedness vendor from Philadelphia.

Under new contract, Indego will expand bikeshare in Philly.

Reimagining policing. Community leaders, activists, law enforcement, and others offer 14 ways to confront racist policing.

6abc Town Hall - Race, Rage and Healing: Part 2

In a public statement, Urban League proposes four areas of focus for police reform.

“Our Nightmares Are Different, But Our Dreams Are the Same”

6abc Town Hall - Race, Rage and Healing: Part 1

Urban League of Philadelphia President Speaks on Nationwide Unrest After George Floyd’s Death

Philadelphia’s revised coronavirus budget cuts free legal counsel program for immigrants.

Coronavirus Wedding Diaries: We Got Married With an Emergency Self-Uniting License

Social distancing can be dangerous for people in addiction. Can a knock on the door help?

With the pandemic, a possible end to a program that gives immigrants a fighting chance in court

These 3 Philadelphia minority-owned businesses got PPP to survive Covid-19, but not without challenges

Upper Darby hands out food boxes to those in need

Restoring this $200K to the budget for FY21 could literally save lives, say nonprofit leaders

Philly has handed out 72,000 free food boxes. Here’s how they come together.

Starbucks will reopen 85 percent of its coffee shops, but with new protocols.

Philly shutting down Liacouras Center surge hospital for COVID-19 patients.

New mayors in Pa. had plans. Then coronavirus turned their first 100 days into ‘a roller coaster.’

Losing your health insurance? Emergency marriage licenses are saving some Philadelphians.

PHL COVID-19 Fund earmarks more than $2 million in first round of grants to nonprofits.

Nearly $1.4 billion needed in extra resources to feed the hungry nationwide over the next 6 months, agency says.

The coronavirus conversation you need to have with your family right now.

University of Pennsylvania Health System sells Mill Creek School to PHMC.

Can I get married during the coronavirus?

Helping Family Caregivers Cope with Social Distancing

Register of Wills still processing emergency marriage license requests even though office is closed

Philly arts organizations get $2.9M from city’s cultural fund during coronavirus closures

People experiencing homelessness have a place to wash their hands while the city shuts down

Suddenly ‘out of a job’ Philadelphians line up for boxes of free food.

City and state officials join Share Food to distribute food to residents.

Philadelphia to provide free food at various sites across city to residents impacted by coronavirus outbreak.

Food pantries close while need expands and donated supermarket food becomes scarce because of hoarding.

Corinne O’Connell is charging forward for affordable housing.

Food assistance during coronavirus quarantine: Who can go to a food bank and when are they open?

We all have to eat. The Inquirer Food Team will help you navigate | Let’s Eat

Starbucks offers catastrophe pay for workers affected by the coronavirus.

Can writing help stop discrimination? An immigrant Philly author believes it can. | Helen Ubiñas

Autism and child care: How a lack of quality programs hurts families

Newtown Quaker Kids Raise Funds and Adults do Work for "Habitat"

Think estate planning is only for the rich? You’re wrong.

Philadelphia’s City Hall Celebrates Valentine’s Day By Marrying 50 Couples In One Hour

Beating the odds: Single mom overcomes obstacles, purchases home through Habitat for Humanity

Public Health Management acquires Center for Autism

Money Moves: City awards $1M for gun violence reduction

Philadelphia Students, Teachers Rally For Healthier Schools As Lawmakers Push For $125 Million In Funding To Remediate Asbestos

Rebuild Non-Profit Spotlight: IMPACT Services

Philadelphia Parking Authority Adding ‘Pay By Plate’ Solar-Powered Kiosks In Center City

MightyFest inspires next generation of writers

Mighty Writers to expand to Kennett Square

City opens new Fishtown play area — the first funded by Philly’s soda tax

The Legislature’s failure to pass a minimum wage hike, while eliminating General Assistance, was a gut punch to Philadelphia | Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: PHILADELPHIA SODA TAX HAS LED TO IMPROVED HEALTH, EDUCATION

‘For-now’ parents, bio parents, and Sesame Street: Changing the pattern of foster care

After 25 years, this ‘small-business champion’ isn’t done helping Philly women

'I always wanted to be a parent': Single man finds fatherhood through fostering

New help is here for Philly seniors who want to stay in their homes

Putting School Spotlight on Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia completes Diamond Park development with final home dedication

Bike lanes, speed cameras, and traffic enforcement: Philly City Council moves ahead on safe streets issues

Parkside leaders welcome the neighborhood’s first Starbucks

Amazon names black Starbucks exec Rosalind Brewer to all-white board in 'barrier-breaking' appointment

Starbucks is opening a ‘community store’ in West Philly

Fortune names Roz Brewer to Most Powerful Women list

Now’s Your Chance to Get In on the Ground Floor of the Beury Building

Cheyney University to partner with Thomas Jefferson, Starbucks in a comeback bid

Filling in some details missed in the outcry about Philly's "missing" millions

PA foster families would get a $500 tax credit if this bill becomes law

In the Scooter Wars of 2018, it's not really about the scooters

Starbucks: No Purchase Needed To Use The Restroom

Arc of Philadelphia celebrates city's commitment to technology access for people with disabilities

Philly Making Technology More Accessible To Those With Disabilities

Phila.’s largest minority-owned vendor seeks continued commitment for services

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse kicks off playground season with PBS Kids Pop Up at Play-A-Palooza 2018

In Philly’s recovery community, a bias against those taking medication to treat opioid addiction

Meek Mill released, arrives for Philadelphia 76ers NBA playoff game with Miami Heat

Starbucks Closing 8,000 Stores For An Afternoon, For Racial-Bias Education

Pennsylvania Supreme Court to hear Soda Tax Case

Turning Points for Children names first female, African-American CEO

United Bank marks 25th anniversary

Any infrastructure plan must include airports

How Philadelphia International Airport can prove itself worthy of the name

Philly airport gets $16.5 million federal grant for runway improvements

City Calls for Pa. Supreme Court To Deny Appeal of Soda Tax

Kensington Rec Center Expected To Receive Some Much Needed City Funds

Stop Using the Poor to Justify Your Hatred of the Soda Tax

Philly soda tax fans shut down Senate committee hearing with vuvuzelas, chants

With Rebuild coming, city unveils diversity partnership with building trades

Community leaders hopeful as Brandywine and Penn Medicine commit to local and minority hiring for upcoming projects

Schuylkill Yards first phase gets Council committee approval, despite neighbors' unrest

Appellate Panel Upholds Philly Soda Tax

$500M Rebuild program receives Council committee approval

Philly soda tax revenue way up in March

What Philly analysts, economists say about Trump's taxes and business

ACLU of Pa. launches get-out-the-vote campaign in Philly

ACLU Of Pennsylvania Launching Its First Ever Get Out The Vote Campaign

Can this group of former offenders swing the Philly DA race?

Zika in Philly: Health officials say more cases are coming this summer

Airlines at PHL agree to $900 million in improvements

Op-Ed: Soda tax benefits all, even its biggest critic

Op-Ed: The small-business case for the Philly beverage tax

Uber CEO Explains Why He Thinks Fingerprinting Drivers is 'Unjust.'

DNC Planners Recruit The Arc of Philadelphia Volunteers

Mayor Kenney Signs Sugary Beverage Tax Into Law

USA TODAY: Philadelphia Becomes First Major City To Pass A Soda Tax

The Soda Tax's Biggest Winners & Losers

Uber To Begin Letting People Schedule Rides

Novel Strategy Puts Big Soda Tax Within Philadelphia's Reach

Leaders in disability community heading to the DNC

PA Bill Brings Uber Closer To Legal Operations in Philly

DNC2016 Volunteers Will Include People With Disabilities

How Jim Kenney's Big Soda Tax Victory is Upending City Hall

How Mayor Kenney and Council Hammered out The Soda Tax Deal

EMAILS: Parking Authority Worked With Taxis To Stop Uber

Uber drops ad to rally support for state ridesharing bill

SEPTA, Uber, team up to ease suburban parking crunch

Legalize Uber, save the schools? Amended bill awaits in Harrisburg

CITY LAUNCHES PHILLY POWERED

Local News

Coronavirus Wedding Diaries: We Got Married With an Emergency Self-Uniting License

With the pandemic, a possible end to a program that gives immigrants a fighting chance in court

These 3 Philadelphia minority-owned businesses got PPP to survive Covid-19, but not without challenges

Upper Darby hands out food boxes to those in need

Restoring this $200K to the budget for FY21 could literally save lives, say nonprofit leaders

Philly has handed out 72,000 free food boxes. Here’s how they come together.

Starbucks will reopen 85 percent of its coffee shops, but with new protocols.

Philly shutting down Liacouras Center surge hospital for COVID-19 patients.

New mayors in Pa. had plans. Then coronavirus turned their first 100 days into ‘a roller coaster.’

Losing your health insurance? Emergency marriage licenses are saving some Philadelphians.

PHL COVID-19 Fund earmarks more than $2 million in first round of grants to nonprofits.

Nearly $1.4 billion needed in extra resources to feed the hungry nationwide over the next 6 months, agency says.

The coronavirus conversation you need to have with your family right now.

University of Pennsylvania Health System sells Mill Creek School to PHMC.

Can I get married during the coronavirus?

Helping Family Caregivers Cope with Social Distancing

Register of Wills still processing emergency marriage license requests even though office is closed

Philly arts organizations get $2.9M from city’s cultural fund during coronavirus closures

People experiencing homelessness have a place to wash their hands while the city shuts down

Suddenly ‘out of a job’ Philadelphians line up for boxes of free food.

City and state officials join Share Food to distribute food to residents.

Philadelphia to provide free food at various sites across city to residents impacted by coronavirus outbreak.

Food pantries close while need expands and donated supermarket food becomes scarce because of hoarding.

Corinne O’Connell is charging forward for affordable housing.

Food assistance during coronavirus quarantine: Who can go to a food bank and when are they open?

We all have to eat. The Inquirer Food Team will help you navigate | Let’s Eat

Starbucks offers catastrophe pay for workers affected by the coronavirus.

Can writing help stop discrimination? An immigrant Philly author believes it can. | Helen Ubiñas

Autism and child care: How a lack of quality programs hurts families

Newtown Quaker Kids Raise Funds and Adults do Work for "Habitat"

Think estate planning is only for the rich? You’re wrong.

Philadelphia’s City Hall Celebrates Valentine’s Day By Marrying 50 Couples In One Hour

Beating the odds: Single mom overcomes obstacles, purchases home through Habitat for Humanity

Public Health Management acquires Center for Autism

Money Moves: City awards $1M for gun violence reduction

Philadelphia Students, Teachers Rally For Healthier Schools As Lawmakers Push For $125 Million In Funding To Remediate Asbestos

Rebuild Non-Profit Spotlight: IMPACT Services

Philadelphia Parking Authority Adding ‘Pay By Plate’ Solar-Powered Kiosks In Center City

MightyFest inspires next generation of writers

Mighty Writers to expand to Kennett Square

City opens new Fishtown play area — the first funded by Philly’s soda tax

The Legislature’s failure to pass a minimum wage hike, while eliminating General Assistance, was a gut punch to Philadelphia | Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: PHILADELPHIA SODA TAX HAS LED TO IMPROVED HEALTH, EDUCATION

‘For-now’ parents, bio parents, and Sesame Street: Changing the pattern of foster care

After 25 years, this ‘small-business champion’ isn’t done helping Philly women

'I always wanted to be a parent': Single man finds fatherhood through fostering

New help is here for Philly seniors who want to stay in their homes

Putting School Spotlight on Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia completes Diamond Park development with final home dedication

Bike lanes, speed cameras, and traffic enforcement: Philly City Council moves ahead on safe streets issues

Parkside leaders welcome the neighborhood’s first Starbucks

Amazon names black Starbucks exec Rosalind Brewer to all-white board in 'barrier-breaking' appointment

Starbucks is opening a ‘community store’ in West Philly

Fortune names Roz Brewer to Most Powerful Women list

Now’s Your Chance to Get In on the Ground Floor of the Beury Building

Cheyney University to partner with Thomas Jefferson, Starbucks in a comeback bid

Filling in some details missed in the outcry about Philly's "missing" millions

PA foster families would get a $500 tax credit if this bill becomes law

In the Scooter Wars of 2018, it's not really about the scooters

Starbucks: No Purchase Needed To Use The Restroom

Arc of Philadelphia celebrates city's commitment to technology access for people with disabilities

Philly Making Technology More Accessible To Those With Disabilities

Phila.’s largest minority-owned vendor seeks continued commitment for services

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse kicks off playground season with PBS Kids Pop Up at Play-A-Palooza 2018

In Philly’s recovery community, a bias against those taking medication to treat opioid addiction

Meek Mill released, arrives for Philadelphia 76ers NBA playoff game with Miami Heat

Starbucks Closing 8,000 Stores For An Afternoon, For Racial-Bias Education

Pennsylvania Supreme Court to hear Soda Tax Case

Turning Points for Children names first female, African-American CEO

United Bank marks 25th anniversary

Any infrastructure plan must include airports

How Philadelphia International Airport can prove itself worthy of the name

Philly airport gets $16.5 million federal grant for runway improvements

City Calls for Pa. Supreme Court To Deny Appeal of Soda Tax

Kensington Rec Center Expected To Receive Some Much Needed City Funds

Stop Using the Poor to Justify Your Hatred of the Soda Tax

Philly soda tax fans shut down Senate committee hearing with vuvuzelas, chants

With Rebuild coming, city unveils diversity partnership with building trades

Community leaders hopeful as Brandywine and Penn Medicine commit to local and minority hiring for upcoming projects

Schuylkill Yards first phase gets Council committee approval, despite neighbors' unrest

Appellate Panel Upholds Philly Soda Tax

$500M Rebuild program receives Council committee approval

Philly soda tax revenue way up in March

What Philly analysts, economists say about Trump's taxes and business

ACLU of Pa. launches get-out-the-vote campaign in Philly

ACLU Of Pennsylvania Launching Its First Ever Get Out The Vote Campaign

Can this group of former offenders swing the Philly DA race?

Zika in Philly: Health officials say more cases are coming this summer

Airlines at PHL agree to $900 million in improvements

Op-Ed: Soda tax benefits all, even its biggest critic

Op-Ed: The small-business case for the Philly beverage tax

Uber CEO Explains Why He Thinks Fingerprinting Drivers is 'Unjust.'

DNC Planners Recruit The Arc of Philadelphia Volunteers

Mayor Kenney Signs Sugary Beverage Tax Into Law

USA TODAY: Philadelphia Becomes First Major City To Pass A Soda Tax

The Soda Tax's Biggest Winners & Losers

Uber To Begin Letting People Schedule Rides

Novel Strategy Puts Big Soda Tax Within Philadelphia's Reach

Leaders in disability community heading to the DNC

PA Bill Brings Uber Closer To Legal Operations in Philly

DNC2016 Volunteers Will Include People With Disabilities

How Jim Kenney's Big Soda Tax Victory is Upending City Hall

How Mayor Kenney and Council Hammered out The Soda Tax Deal

EMAILS: Parking Authority Worked With Taxis To Stop Uber

Uber drops ad to rally support for state ridesharing bill

SEPTA, Uber, team up to ease suburban parking crunch

Legalize Uber, save the schools? Amended bill awaits in Harrisburg

CITY LAUNCHES PHILLY POWERED