Civics & Society
SEPTA Isn’t Failing Because of Fare Evasion. It’s Failing Because We Are
The trains still come, mostly. But fewer riders are on them. SEPTA, the public transit agency that carries Philadelphia’s working class, students, and seniors, is heading toward a fiscal cliff.
Today is the LAST Day To Register To Vote In The Next Election
Yes. Today is the day. If you are reading this on May 5th, today is the LAST DAY to register for the upcoming election.
SEPTA Is Collapsing. The Question Is Whether Pennsylvania Will Let It
Something consequential is happening in Philadelphia. SEPTA, the region’s public transit system, is facing a financial crisis so severe that it’s planning to eliminate nearly half of its service
Memory Is Power. That’s Why Trump Wants to Erase It.
Donald Trump has never been subtle about where he stands on history.
The Tariff Trap: How Trump's Trade War Could Gut Black-Owned Businesses
Donald Trump is betting big on tariffs.
What Are Your Rights If You Are Protesting in Philadelphia?
People in Philly have always spoken up; for justice, for safety, for their neighborhoods. Whether it’s marching in the street, gathering at City Hall, or holding a sign on the corner, protest is part of how we make change.
The Disappearing Ink of Black Journalism
If a story is told but no one listens, does it matter that it was told at all?
While Attacks Against Black Education Mount, These Educators Offer Solutions
The attacks on education have been evident. Teachers feel it. Schools feel it. Parents feel it. Communities feel it.
Philadelphia’s Federal Buildings on the Chopping Block: Who Benefits?
The Trump administration, through Elon Musk’s newly minted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is aggressively pushing to sell off key federal buildings in Philadelphia, promising efficiency and modern governance.
Mayor Parker’s Big Budget Is a Bold Bet as Trump’s Cuts Loom
Philadelphia stands at a precarious intersection, balancing aspirations of renewal against the harsh reality of diminishing federal support.
Walking Papers: How ICE’s Tactics Echo Black Identification Harassment
Yes, Black folk, WE need to be concerned with what is happening around immigration too.
Trump’s Speech Was Loud. His Economic Plan Was Silent
In Philadelphia, a city where thousands live in poverty, where rents are rising. Trump's speech had nothing for them.
Who Gets to Mourn the Wicked?
As we reach the precipice of a complete political upheaval, talks of revolution have flooded the public consciousness.
Philadelphia’s Future: What to Expect from Mayor Parker’s Budget Address
From public safety and housing to tax reforms and infrastructure, the budget is poised to address pressing issues that have been the focus of both city officials and residents.