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WEBAutomatic Voter Registration for Returning Citizens. Local social justice advocates and a University City state rep want to follow Michigan’s lead and register people convicted of felonies upon release from — or during — incarceration. …
PowerCorpsPHL trains Philly youth for careers that have a future
WEBThe gist. PowerCorpsPHL is a city-led workforce development initiative that trains local youth—many of whom have adult criminal records or have come through the foster system—in specific fields that offer long-term career and salary growth: urban forestry, green stormwater infrastructure, and soar and electric.; Since it was launched in 2013, …
The Citizen Recommends: The Nomads - The Philadelphia Citizen
WEBOct 23, 2019 · But I think with any project that I attach myself to, it’s hopefully going to create discourse and create dialogue, and create change in a positive way.”. Sunday, October 27, 8:15pm, $15, Philadelphia Film Center, 1412 Chestnut Street. Photos courtesy The Nomads film. Like what you’re reading? Stay updated on all our coverage. Here’s ...
Get to Know the Members of Philadelphia City Council
WEBJan. 02, 2024. After a relatively meh 2023 Philadelphia City Council race, a (somewhat) new Council took office on January 2, 2024. City Council’s class of 2024 comprises 13 incumbents (of those, four have about one year each on the job) and four brand-new members. Fresh faces includes At-Large Democrats Nina Ahmad and Rue Landau (the …
Philly voters' guide to the 2021 general election in Pennsylvania
WEBFirst a few important dates: You must register by October 18, 2021, to vote in the November 2 general election. You still have time to request a mail-in ballot —as long as you do it by October 26. Our guide to how to vote in Philadelphia lays out more information about that. Polls will be open on November 2, 2021, from 7am to 8pm.
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend - The …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · ENJOY BEER IN THE PARK. This week, Parks on Tap returns to Columbus Square Park in East Passyunk, September 4 through September 8 from 4 to 10pm. The roving beer (and cocktail and food) garden provides a great excuse to bring your kids to happy hour. Free admission. 1301 N. Beach Street.
How John Fetterman Used the Arts to Bring Braddock Back From …
WEBJul 27, 2016 · Fetterman’s main motivation for the arts program, however, is to serve Braddock’s youth through a yearly, highly-attended district art show. The Braddock Youth Project also helped build the “Welcome to Historic Braddock” mosaic sign at the town’s entrance. All of it, according to Fetterman, contributes to how outsiders view Braddock ...
Guild House Hotel honors daring Philly feminists who once …
WEBDec 1, 2021 · A cadre of visionary women are behind Guild House Hotel—a newly opened boutique hotel that celebrates the history residing in our buildings by giving props to the early feminists who initially occupied the property. Yours dangerously. That’s how Eliza Sproat Turner, the remarkable Philadelphia suffragette, abolitionist, women’s rights ...
LISTEN: How Philadelphia invented ice cream (as we know it)
WEBJul 25, 2022 · How Philly Invented Ice Cream (As We Know It) It was African American chefs who created the summertime treat we consume by the gallons, right here in the city where America was born. Ice cream is complicated. We love it. We didn’t invent it in America, but we eat it more than any other nation on earth.
CitizenCast - The Philadelphia Citizen
WEBThe original Citizen podcast, CitizenCast, dives deep into the political, social and cultural workings of our city with explainers on the issues of our day, interviews, conversations and solutions. Daily episodes. Lots of solutions. All to help you become a better citizen of Philadelphia. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.