Voice: The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
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Fall in Philadelphia
The biggest and best fall festivals, art openings, concerts and more happening this fall in Philly
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Who is Running for City Council?
We’ve got your list of every candidate vying for a seat on Philadelphia City Council
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20+ Philly Education Organizations to Support
How to help students in Philadelphia? Give a hand to any of these initiatives, organizations that are already doing the good work to support students, educators and communities
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7 Ways to Solve Gun Violence
This week's shooting in Kingsessing is another sign that Philadelphia is failing to staunch its rampant gun violence — despite evidence about what works. Here are some ideas.
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LGBTQ-Owned Shops, Restaurants, More in Philadelphia
Brick-and-mortar LGBTQ-owned businesses span all of Philly. Here, some that strive not just to sell, but also to do good in and beyond our city
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Who is David Oh?
The former At-Large City Councilmember is the Republican candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia
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Why Philadelphians Voted
Tuesday’s primary lacked the splash, buzz and — more than likely — turnout of recent Presidential elections. But those who did vote did it with intention, optimism — and Philly swagger
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Who Is Maria Quiñones Sánchez?
The four-term, former City Councilmember repped the 7th District and became the first to announce — and to suspend — her campaign for mayor
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Who is Running for City Council in the May 2023 Primary?
We’ve got your list of incumbents and challengers for Philadelphia City Council right here.
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Who is Joanna McClinton?
The young, reform-minded, Black Philadelphia Democrat is the first woman Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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