Civics & Society
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.
Doom Scrolling, Mental Health, and This Political Moment
You wake up, check your phone, and in seconds, the day’s headlines flood your mind: another mass shooting, another Supreme Court ruling gutting fundamental rights, another climate disaster in Los Angeles.
The Federal Budget Cuts That Will Hurt Penn and Temple University
There are some policy choices that announce themselves with fireworks—think tax cuts or healthcare overhauls—and then there are those that slip in under the radar, quietly reshaping the future before most people realize what’s happened.
Gov. Shapiro says ‘PA is on the Rise’ – Despite Vast Political Change at the Federal Level
Democratic Governor, Josh Shapiro, wants to double down on “common-sense” initiatives by expanding Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 budget.
What Happens to Chinatown Now?
The collapse of the Sixers’ proposed arena in Chinatown was a foreseeable disaster.
A Black History Month Pep-Talk
Ok, y’all, bring it in. It’s time for a pep-talk, Black History Month edition.
Philadelphia’s Homicide Rate is Plummeting. Why Won’t the Narrative Change?
In 2024, Philadelphia’s homicide rate fell to its lowest level in a decade—a stunning 40% drop from the previous year and a sharp decline from the city’s recent high of 559 murders in 2021.
How Philadelphia Plans To Fight Back Against the New Administration’s Most Harmful Orders
Philadelphia City Council held its first hearing following the Trump administration’s inundation of executive orders.
Trump’s New Executive Orders Are a Direct Threat to Philadelphia’s Progress
On his first day back in the White House, Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of executive orders designed to undo years of progress.