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WEBThe Citizen Recommends: Attorney General Ultimate Job Interview … in Pittsburgh! For the first time ever, The Citizen is crossing the Commonwealth to interview Eugene DePasquale, Dave Sunday and Eric Settle, candidates running to be “the people’s lawyer” of PA. By Courtney DuChene.
Your Civic Engagement Toolkit for Philadelphia - The Philadelphia …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · This is the place for you. Below, our comprehensive civic engagement toolkit offers a host of ways to get involved in your community and city, so you can do your part to make your city a better, fairer and more welcoming place for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or new to the ins-and-outs of our ever-changing political and social ...
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend - The …
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Enjoy bands, booze, vegan foods, and a pop up shop featuring vintage clothing, ephemera, and original art vendors. $35. 1200 Callowhill Street. Photo courtesy Robert Malissa. FIND MAGIC IN OLD CITY. Join the Old City Magic Show and Walking Tour with award-winning magician Robert Malissa October 5 and 6 at 1pm. $32.40.
Development for Good: Kensington Corridor Trust - The …
WEBOct 17, 2022 · KCT has spent the last three years developing a purpose-driven land trust model that quite literally puts the control of development into the hands of the neighborhood, enabling residents and businesses along the Kensington Corridor to decide how the community evolves. “KCT really has an opportunity …
Little Scandinavia looks at whether we can do better in U.S. prisons
WEBJul 18, 2023 · Nearly 2 million Americans are currently incarcerated, of which 514,000 are housed in local jails awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences; 209,000 are in federal prison; and over 1 million are in state prisons. Historically, the principles behind criminal incarceration have been deterrence, punishment, incapacitation, and rehabilitation.
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.
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 …
Philadelphia Furniture Bank Provides Free Furnishings to Those in …
WEBMar 10, 2017 · Similarly, the total estimated value of the furniture given to the group grew by nearly $130,000 in that year. All of these numbers, according to the Furniture Bank, are set to trend up further in 2017. That’s a sign of both progress and of growing need. Like many non-profits that are scaling up, the Furniture Bank is severely understaffed.
The Rookie’s Guide to Biking in Philly - The Philadelphia Citizen
WEBJul 1, 2022 · According to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the rate of city cycling, as measured from the Schuylkill River Bridge, increased 29 percent from 2020 to 2021. Indego, the city’s bikeshare program, reports a 15.8 percent year-over-year ridership increase over the same period. The Coalition also reports that Philly has the highest ...
How to Help Refugees in Philadelphia - The Philadelphia Citizen
WEBNov 18, 2022 · The Nationalities Service Center’s Humanity Fund helps the organization resettle 5,000 refugees in the area every year, including by helping to furnish homes, provide school supplies and purchase winter coats. HIAS Pennsylvania supports about 4,000 low-income refugees and immigrant families, and allows donors to direct funds towards general ...