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As seen in: Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Billy Penn, Chalkbeat, LNP, The Temple News, Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Covers:  Gun violence, educational disparities, and other social issues facing Philadelphia
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Most Philly public schools in 'poor' or 'unsatisfactory' condition

Most Philly public schools in 'poor' or 'unsatisfactory' condition

The district paused its assessment process last fall, but this new analysis lets you compare facilities acros…

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'Playing Fields, not Killing Fields'

'Playing Fields, not Killing Fields'

Amid Philadelphia's gun violence, sports can play a role in curbing the epidemic.

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Which Philadelphia schools got COVID relief money? New charts explain

Which Philadelphia schools got COVID relief money? New charts explain

Money was distributed mostly to zip codes in North and West Philadelphia. On a per-student basis, Innovation …

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With new garage open, data shows 'temporary oversupply' of parking in Lancaster city

With new garage open, data shows 'temporary oversupply' of parking in Lancaster city

For a city of nearly 60,000 with growing tourism, nightlife and commercial businesses, are there enough or to…

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Women in Lancaster County are paid 76 cents for every dollar paid to men

Women in Lancaster County are paid 76 cents for every dollar paid to men

Lancaster County women were paid significantly less than men across all major industries from 2016-20, new da…

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Lancaster County could spend millions in federal funds to improve internet access [Lancaster Watc...

Lancaster County could spend millions in federal funds to improve internet access [Lancaster Watc...

Lancaster County has two major opportunities to fund improvements to its broadband infrastructure, which data…

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Twice weekly trash pickup met with skepticism from city residents

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By Colin Evans Verified
| Philadelphia Neighborhoods Verified
By: Olivia-Anne Eisner After the sanitation trucks rumble down South Philadelphia streets, they usually leave behind a trail of crushed water bottles, debris tattered cardboard boxes, paper products, empty ripped chip bags, broken plastic coffee cups, and more. Frustrated residents are complaining that Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Twice-A-Week trash collection program, part of her “Green and Clean” mandate, is making a mess on their streets.
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SEPTA facing steep budget cuts next fiscal year

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By Colin Evans Verified
| Philadelphia Neighborhoods Verified
SEPTA riders are in trouble. Looming budget cuts will cause a reduction of services, fare hikes. and a guaranteed disruption to passengers. “If these service cuts happen, I will either need to start driving on 76 and deal with traffic every day,” said Noah Nachmani of Old City. “I may even need to move away or find a job in the city,” he said. Nachmani commutes to Norristown.
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Attendance down Monday at Southwest Detroit schools as students protest Trump immigration policies Original

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By Lori Higgins Verified, Dima Amro Verified, Colin Evans Verified, Jason Gonzales Verified
| Chalkbeat Verified
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Attendance was down dramatically Monday at several Detroit schools in Southwest Detroit as immigrants and allies banded together to protest Trump administration policies and send a message about their contributions to communities.
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