Grief is one hell of an experience. My dog passed away suddenly last month and I’ve been thinking about her all day today 😓

I don't think politicians should say "people will die" without explaining what they're doing to stop/minimize that

When you’re just using these apps socially and for personal entertainment it’s easy to just write it off as frivolous. Try community organizing in a way that hits everybody (or running a nonprofit that needs support from lots of people). Suddenly it’s not remotely frivolous.

Happy place 🥰

A girl and her rounds 🎾 #doglife

#SocialMediaManagers has it been long enough? 👀 Do we prefer Bluesky or Threads? #comms #marketing

My semi-regular reminder: NYC Public Library Action Network needs your help. We need people in each of the 51 districts of the city to set up a meeting with their City Council member to discuss our public libraries. Sign up and we'll be in touch with more. Share with your NYC friends.

‘Debate’ is another one of those very commonly used words everybody thinks they have the same definition for, and clearly, they do not.

Villanova University sent out a report of an active shooter on campus to students, according to a "NOVA Alert" obtained by CBS News Philadelphia.

Finally started “Daughter of the Moon Goddess.” 2025 is the year of going through my #TBRpile!

#CommunitySchoolsPHL work to provide essential grocery staples to students, families, and neighbors— and we need your help! Join us for a volunteer orientation: 📅 Tuesday, July 29 ⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 🔗 Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We're live! ELC is excited to launch our 50th Anniversary website, celebrating our commitment to education equity. Explore our interactive timeline, become an event sponsor, and discover our historical impact — all in one convenient place. elcpa50.org

Tomorrow there will rallies across Pennsylvania - join one to call for David's immediate release and an to end the inhuman ICE raids across the country! 🌉 Pittsburgh; 2pm at Grant & Liberty 🏛️ Harrisburg; 2pm at the Capitol 🏙️ Philadelphia ; 4pm at Independence Mall on 5th

I am now obsessed with honey cake 😋

Meanwhile, in another book shop...

Allow me to address the elephant in the room: The decades-long outsourcing of domestic manufacturing to China was not an insidious Chinese conspiracy for dominance but the greedy strategy of the American ruling class to explode its profit margins by exploiting global inequality.

ONE MORE WEEK!!

Hey #Philly! Come to YIP's next Get Involved Happy Hour to meet like-minded people, connect with Broad Street Love, and network with other young professionals making an impact in Philly. ​Let’s build community, give back, and have a great time doing it! Details and RSVP: lu.ma/7xitq9v1?tk=...

"Literacy is never neutral. It is never just about decoding letters on a page. It is about power, about agency … about the difference between being spoken about and speaking for oneself — being written about and writing one’s self into existence." thephiladelphiacitizen.org/literacy-is-...

Asian grocery stores are a lifeline to the communities they serve. But store owners say the prospect of sweeping tariffs are threatening their ability to stock up on goods and keep prices affordable.

I love taiko drums so much #PhillySakura #CherryBlossomFestival

Hey #Philly! Check out this aaamazing event by @southphlfridge.bsky.social!

The El overhead speakers don’t announce the right stops and it’s highly annoying 💀

Just a reminder: having a functional moral compass right now is going to make you feel bad all the time; don’t mistakenly hate yourself for that.

Join Young Involved Philadelphia on navigating climate anxiety! This event is in partnership with Net Impact Philly and @indyhall.org. It will be a night of insightful discussion and community building. Tickets are $5 online or $10 at the door. Register: lu.ma/28xe3f0w?tk=... #YIPhilly #Philly

Wowowow 😭😭

Libraries are vital, providing access to information, technology, and learning. Cutting IMLS funding threatens these services, especially in underserved areas. Library funding isn’t political—it’s an investment in education, opportunity, and civic engagement. #LibraryLove #ForOurLibraries ala.org

Join Young Involved Philadelphia on navigating climate anxiety! This event is in partnership with Net Impact Philly and @indyhall.org. It will be a night of insightful discussion and community building. Tickets are $5 online or $10 at the door. Register: lu.ma/28xe3f0w?tk=... #YIPhilly #Philly

My dog turned 13 the other day. She is well, I am not 😭

I have become obsessed with the bald eagle nest cam in Big Bear Valley in southern California. I keep it open in a tab all day and watch as Jackie and Shadow take care of their newly hatched babies, or just listen to their conversation or the sound of the wind. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L...

Okay, I cannot recommend 5calls.org enough. Enter your address and it will find all your reps (federal and state). AND give you a list of issues to call about AND which reps to call about each of them AND a little script for each, in case it's helpful. They have an app, too.

It's National School Breakfast Week, and the Food Research & Action Center reminds us that our activism is needed on a number of issues. This includes telling Congress to oppose any cuts to school meals. You can do that with one click here: buff.ly/7VBCXhO

🌭 Hot Dog Fundraiser 🌭 Come to Nikki Lopez this Saturday from 3-7PM. Donate to SPCF to receive a free hot dog! Beef and vegan options available.

Some fresh produce at today’s grocery giveaway at South Philly High today. We have several #CommunitySchoolsPHL in need of volunteers! Help distribute groceries to students and families by signing up at bit.ly/OCFvolunteer

The elevator shelter on Morris St is up! All SEPTA stops should be accessible. The elevator will be in front of the Health and Literacy Center!

I went to my usual halal truck today after not going for maybe a week lol. The owner hands me my card and jokes “$70 for all the days you didn’t come.” I’ve never felt more loved and roasted at the same time LMFAOOOO 😭

We're hosting a Dart Center training for journalists who need more tools to cope with stress, trauma, and burnout right now. 📅 March 12 🕛 9am PT / 12pm ET 🖥️ On zoom Open to TJA members. We'll record the training, too. Register now 👇 members.transjournalists.org/event-6091290

AWP SAVE THE DATE!! I’m delighted to share the first of my #AWP25 panels on March 29. The Cost of Assimilation: Asian Diaspora Writers on Losing Their First Language is a topic near & dear to my 🩵! I’m so excited to collaborate with @annietan.com @briantruong.bsky.social @geetha-iyer.bsky.social

Decolonizing also means being able to imagine life outside of oppression.

For #BlackHistoryMonth we're offering 40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation

Calling all neighbors! We’ve created a quick and easy resource page on our website to help you host a food drive for South Philadelphia Community Fridge. Check it out by southphillyfridge.com and click “Host A Food Drive” on the site menu.

One in five people in Philly lack reliable access to meals. Here are 15 ways you can do your part to change this. ow.ly/pKe250V6cW7

This is Ralph. His body composition is approximately 40% ear. But that does not mean he wants to listen to your podcast. 12/10 (IG: ralph_kd0821)

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