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WebHow a peaceful march, a misguided cop and a rubber bullet turned Canadian-born (by way of Kenya, South Africa and India) Ali Velshi into a true American. An excerpt from Small Acts of Courage, the MSNBC anchor and Citizen board member’s new memoir, launching May 7, in Philly. By Ali Velshi.
Philadelphia Politics: News, Analysis, Elections and Politicians to …
WebListen: What Philly Can Learn from America’s Fastest Growing City. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker talks to our podcast hosts, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, about how she’s guiding her Texas city through a population boom that benefits everyone. Hint: It’s just common sense.
The 2024 Good Things to Do (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar
WebApr 1, 2024 · Pennsylvania gives eligible residents — ages 18 and over — the chance to register to vote for up to 15 days before an election. This makes October 21 the last day to register before Election Day on November 5. As a Philadelphian, as a citizen, this is one of the most crucial things to do. So, do it.
CitizenCast - The Philadelphia Citizen
WebThe original Citizen podcast, CitizenCast, dives deep into the political, social and cultural workings of our city with explainers on the issues of our day, interviews, conversations and solutions.Daily episodes. Lots of solutions. All to help you become a better citizen of Philadelphia. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.. LATEST EPISODES
Temple Makes a Promise to Philadelphia Students
WebFeb 5, 2024 · The new scholarship program, announced on February 1, is far more ambitious. The Temple Promise applies to all Philadelphia students who’ve been accepted for the fall of 2024 and whose families earn less than $65,000 annually. Covering fees, as well as tuition, the program falls into the category …
Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star - The Philadelphia …
WebThe Philadelphia Ten Artists 1917-1945. The Philadelphia Ten was a group of female artists who exhibited annually in town, starting with a groundbreaking show of 247 paintings at the Art Club of Philadelphia.. The founding members—Eleanor Abrams, Katherine Marie Barker, Theresa Bernstein, Cora S. Brooks, Isabel Branson Cartwright, Constance Cochrane, Mary-Russell Ferrell, Arrah Lee Gaul ...
A Better Way To Teach Reading - The Philadelphia Citizen
WebMay. 17, 2021. For decades, Kathleen Bast, a longtime reading specialist, literacy supervisor and now a principal in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, taught students to read in the same way students are taught in many parts of the country, including Philadelphia. She used what’s known as the “Whole Language” approach, which exposes children to as ...
Philly crime news and solutions to preventing gun violence and …
WebA “Wake Up Call” on Guns. A District Attorney diversion program is offering a second chance to those with no prior convictions and whose only crime was having an unlicensed gun. It aims to work around a state law that treats Philadelphians more harshly than other Pennsylvanians. By Mensah M. Dean.
How to Help Philly Students: Join Up with Any of These 20+ Groups
WebSep 6, 2023 · Coded by Kids. Sylvester Mobley founded Coded by Kids to teach Philly students ages 8 to 18 the basics of software development, digitial design, programming and entrepreneurship. The program’s goal: Launch students from communities that are underrepresented in tech into successful careers in the industry. Donate.
How to Help Refugees in Philadelphia - The Philadelphia Citizen
WebNov 18, 2022 · The Nationalities Service Center’s Humanity Fund helps the organization resettle 5,000 refugees in the area every year, including by helping to furnish homes, provide school supplies and purchase winter coats. HIAS Pennsylvania supports about 4,000 low-income refugees and immigrant families, and allows donors to direct funds towards general ...
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