Here's what happened when our own Lance Haver reported live from a SEPTA board hearing last week:
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Here's what one of Philly's strongest unions has planned for May Day:
Here's how ICE raids are impacting Philly workers, with Robert Harris of @afscmedc47.bsky.social:
Here's why @afscmedc47.bsky.social VP Robert Harris says his union is showing up to support Philly's "ICE Out" legislation:
"ICE Out" legislation is up for vote Monday. Here's how one @maketheroadpa.bsky.social student says it would impact her family:
Mery, a child of immigrants and student with @maketheroadpa.bsky.social, wants Philly's elected officials voting on "ICE Out" legislation to know this:
"Our communities are not asking for privilege."
Here's what Dr. Bunia Pilet of Reclaim Hayti had to say about Philly's proposed ICE Out legislation:
Philly Elmo has entered the chat in support of City Council's "ICE Out" bills, which will be up for vote on Monday, April 20.
Watch @newsjawn.bsky.social's full segment at the link in bio!
Here's what to know about Philly's trash incinerator in Chester:
Here's how activists protested Philly's continued commitment to burning trash in Chester during one City Council meeting — and what Council President Kenyatta Johnson did about it:
The trash incinerator Philly uses in Chester would never have been built in a white community.
Here's how environmental racism is impacting residents:
How long do you think it takes for the city of Philadelphia to fill a pothole? Here's the official response:
Here's how much PECO — Philly's electric utility — is profiting by raising costs for consumers:
PECO is telling the public that they need to charge higher rates to pay for infrastructure.
That's not what their documents say:
Should everyday homeowners and renters have to foot the bill for data centers' increased water use?
It could be the new reality if Philly's utility company gets its way:
We've been hearing a lot about the 25th Amendment since President Trump's expletive-laden posts about Iran hit the algorithm.
But, how does implementing that amendment actually work? Reporter @newsjawn.bsky.social explains:
So... what are data centers *actually* for?
Reporter @newsjawn.bsky.social explains how they're used for AI, social media, crypto and much more:
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Some of the Philly schools on the chopping block this year have unique programs that help kids who used to struggle.
Here's why that matters:
School staff and advocates have called out deceptive data in the Philadelphia School Board's closure and merger plan.
Guest @lisamhaver.bsky.social of @apps4philly.bsky.social explains:
The Philadelphia school closures plan is based on imaginary funding, @lisamhaver.bsky.social of @apps4philly.bsky.social says.
Here's why:
Closures aren't the only changes members of the Philadelphia School Board are considering in the coming months.
Here's what else may be coming, with @lisamhaver.bsky.social of @apps4philly.bsky.social:
Here's how much the proposed Philadelphia school closures will cost the district:
What statistics is the Philadelphia School Board using to determine which public schools to close?
The answer isn't clear, @lisamhaver.bsky.social of @apps4philly.bsky.social says:
Here's how the Philadelphia School Board responded to over 50 testimonies from students, teachers and parents who may lose their communities under the board's closure and merger plan:
Here's who's advocating for Philly to stop burning its trash in Chester:
Here's how Mayor Cherelle Parker wants the city to invest in economic opportunities through Philly's annual budget:
Last week, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier called out Mayor Parker for her changing stance on burning Philly's trash in neighboring Chester.
Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social writer explains the issue — and why it matters: