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:

A rideshare tax proposed by Mayor Cherelle Parker has jumped 400%. A multi-million hole in the Philadelphia School District's budget is to blame, host @denisethewriter.bsky.social reports:

Philly can no longer claim the title of poorest big city in America, but there's a catch, host @lmcglynn.bsky.social says:

This Monday at noon, City Council will hear from Philadelphians about major housing legislation. Here's what to know — and how to get involved:

Here's the latest on Philly's decision to axe its minority business certification program, from @denisethewriter.bsky.social:

Here's how Philly's anti-violence grants are playing out in this year's budget process:

Here's how much funding Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed city budget would put towards extended school programming. Watch the full show at the link in bio.

Potholes are one of Philadelphians' united complaints. Here's how Mayor Cherelle Parker aims to address them:

Philadelphians are set to face yet another water rate increase, Lance Haver reports:

What is TAP, Philly's water bill assistance program for low-income residents? Consumer reporter Lance Haver explains:

Who's running for Congress in Philly? Here are two of the most recognizable names:

Campaigns for Philly's open seat in Congress are heating up. Here's what host @denisethewriter.bsky.social says voters should pay attention to:

Where will Mayor Cherelle Parker's 1,000 beds for homeless Philadelphians go? Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social has questions:

Got a pothole on your street? Mayor Cherelle Parker is proposing a new tax to fix it:

Philly's pension fund has long haunted elected officials — but, according to Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget, that ghost will soon be laid to rest:

Remember the proposal to build tiny homes to address the housing crisis in Philly? Well, it's back — sort of. Here's what to know:

Here's how literacy fits into Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget proposal — and its millions for workforce development:

Unhoused people in Philadelphia deserve to be known for who they are, not who they live, one Food Not Bombs advocate said during a press conference at Camp Chloe this week:

Here's what advocates from Philadelphia Housing Action say happened during the sweep that destroyed Camp Chloe, a longtime homeless encampment in Philadelphia:

Here's what activists at Camp Chloe, a longtime homeless encampment for those moved during law enforcement crackdowns Kensington and elsewhere, want city officials to know about the impact sweeps have had there:

What is @votesolar.bsky.social? We asked Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Elowyn Corby:

Here's how Elowyn Corby of @votesolar.bsky.social says data centers are impacting your electric bill — and what can help alleviate it:

It isn't always sunny in Philadelphia, which can make some residents anxious about investing in solar energy. But, Elowyn Corby of @votesolar.bsky.social says using gas and other fossil fuels isn't so reliable either:

Going solar doesn't just lower energy costs for those who own them — it can also help their neighbors, too. Elowyn Corby of Vote Solar explained why on last week's show:

Noticing your electric bill getting higher? So are utility companies' shareholders, says Elowyn Corby of @votesolar.bsky.social — because companies like Exelon are seeing some of their best profit margins in history.

Councilmember Isaiah Thomas says that he's concerned about some of the schools on the chopping block in the Philadelphia School District's closure and merger plan. Here's why:

Councilmember Isaiah Thomas is proposing eliminating Philly's "resign to run" rule for those seeking political office. On this week's show, he explained why:

How much maintenance do Philly's historic school buildings need? Preservation Alliance of Philadelphia executive director Paul Steinke has an answer:

To demolish or not to demolish; that is the question. According to the Preservation Alliance of Philadelphia, retrofitting existing historic school structures isn't just better for local culture — it's also more cost effective:

Does a national historic building designation protect structures more than a local one in Philly? The answer might surprise you:

Here's an update on the historic — and once-endangered — John Coltrane house. Philadelphia Preservation Alliance executive director Paul Steinke has the latest:

Why can't we create buildings like the historic schools and municipal complexes around the city of Philadelphia? Paul Steinke, executive director of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, explains:

This quote from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. felt prescient for this Philly pastor who spoke to the press about cuts to SNAP benefits across the country:

Here's who's really on SNAP in Pennsylvania — and who is most likely to suffer as a result of historic cuts to the program:

Here's how long Pennsylvania residents on SNAP have to appeal denials under new Trump administration policies:

Confused about how to reapply for SNAP benefits? Philadelphia's Community Legal Services is one way to get help:

For many religious leaders in Philly, SNAP cuts aren't just a governmental failure — they feel like a spiritual failure, too. Here's what one pastor had to say about it at a recent press conference:

Tue Ho, an attorney with Community Legal Services, shared his personal experience as a refugee child on SNAP — and how he feels knowing those benefits are being taken away from kids like him — at a press conference last week. Here's what he had to say:

Republicans talk about America as a Christian nation, but do they put their money where their mouths are? Host Lawrence McGlynn looks at recent SNAP cuts and has this to say:

Despite the Trump administration's attempts to alter the historical record, America has never been solely for white people, Avenging the Ancestors Coalition member Mijuel K. Johnson says. Here's what he told the show last week.

Philly's memorial to the slaves who built America's first White House was a historic achievement when it was first established. Avenging the Ancestors Coalition member Mijuel K. Johnson told some of its story on last week's show:

When the Trump administration removed Philadelphia's memorial to the slaves who built the first White House, Black residents and visitors created their own. Here's what Avenging The Ancestors Coalition member Mijuel K. Johnson had to say about it:

Here's how Philly's Avenging the Ancestors Coalition member Mijuel K. Johnson says other organizers can protect threatened Black history in their communities from the Trump administration: