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Gen Z Voters Need More

A teenage Philadelphian on why her generation isn't taking just “Yes” for an answer

By Lanaa Dantzler
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Our Elections are Safe, Secure, and We All Must Participate

A longtime election worker and now City Council staffer pushes back on false narratives that harm our democratic process — and explains how Philly’s voting machines really work

By Max Weisman
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A Republican Mayor’s Unexpected Presidential Vote

Hint: It has to do with character, competence and commitment

By Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt
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Teach Reading the Right Way

Only 15 percent of Philadelphia students read at grade level. A new state law has recommended a better way to teach them — but, an education advocate says, more is needed

By Laura Boyce
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Clean and Green Philly Where It’s Most Needed

The leaders of a new tech nonprofit on how Mayor Parker can use data to achieve her safer, cleaner, greener and more equitable Philadelphia

By Nissim Lebovits and Amanda Soskin
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It’s Black Male Educator October

Thirty years ago, Philly led a groundbreaking effort to recruit more Black men into classrooms. A local educator is leading the charge to revive that campaign because #WeNeedBlackTeachers for the sake of our students

By Sharif El-Mekki
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Council, Do Your Homework on Housing Prices

A Temple University law professor warns about the potential dangers of City Council’s plan to ban pricing software landlords use to set rents in Philadelphia

By Salil K. Mehra
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Tired Of Political Attack Ads Yet?

There is no escape from the negative campaigning in Philadelphia from both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. A Temple University professor on why that may do candidates and voters more harm than good

By Heather LaMarre
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The Paralympics Problem

A pair of athletes, researchers and prominent advocates for people with disabilities say this summer’s massive TV ratings for the Paralympics mean little if we don’t give all people with disabilities access to movement

By Laura A. Baehr and Katie Samson
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Deconstruct the School District

We need administrators who understand what’s happening in schools. A high school teacher has an idea to make that happen

By Lydia Kulina-Washburn