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Cherelle Parker wins Democratic nomination for Philly mayor

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Philly's mayoral race lacks a clear frontrunner, first poll shows

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Candidates in Philly mayor's race point fingers, make accusations during final debate before Democratic primary

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Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Helen Gym

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Philly mayor's race 2023: How the candidates say they will stop gun violence, opioid abuse

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Philly mayor's race 2023: The candidates discuss the Sixers arena, improving SEPTA and cleaning up trash

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Philly mayor's race 2023: Where the candidates stand on reproductive rights, minimum wage

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Philly votes to expand protections for abortion seekers, medical providers in wake of Supreme Court ruling

City Council looks to expand protections for abortion seekers, medical providers

New ordinance requires School District of Philadelphia to install water fountains with lead filtration by 2025

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Philadelphia employers will soon be required to offer commuter benefits to workers

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New bill could prohibit Philly from keeping Social Security benefits meant for foster children

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Philadelphia could eliminate lead from drinking water in its schools by 2025

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Some Philly neighborhoods bear an undue burden of environmental hazards; a new effort aims to change that

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City Council honors Quinta Brunson for capturing Philly's spirit in 'Abbott Elementary'

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Philadelphia providing free lawyers for some low-income renters to help with eviction cases

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Philadelphia ends emergency rental assistance program due to lack of funds

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Philly's Eviction Diversion Program will now be extended through the end of 2022

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City leaders join Wyndham hotel workers' picket line for 'Strikesgiving'

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City Council outlines funding breakdown for $400 million Neighborhood Preservation Initiative

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City councilmembers propose anti-violence initiative that would create jobs for youth, extend rec center hours

Philadelphia's Eviction Diversion Program has been extended into 2021

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City Council introduces legislation aimed at protecting laid off hospitality workers

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Peaceful demonstrations continue across Philadelphia on Sunday in wake of George Floyd’s death

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Bernie Sanders campaign uses text messages to circulate Hahnemann Hospital petition nationwide

Philadelphia Korean-American Day: Honoring a pioneer who fought for independence

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Councilwoman Helen Gym seeks to ban R. Kelly from Philadelphia

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Update: Gritty's official City Hall appearance has been postponed

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SNL's 'Weekend Update' mentions Gritty, again

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Whereas, Philadelphia City Council honored Gritty on Thursday because Gritty totally rules

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Toomey: Rescinding DACA is 'the right step'

Italian Market Facebook apologizes to Helen Gym after posting emotional call for resignation

'Black power' spray-painted on Frank Rizzo statue amid calls for removal, swiftly scrubbed overnight

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After 'Philly is Charlottesville,' BLM holds protest of its own – at Rizzo statue

Report: Man arrested after hurling eggs at Rizzo statue

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BLM: 'We're tearing the Rizzo statue down and it's coming down soon'

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Philly, 2 other cities question for-profit manager of alternative schools

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City allocates $700K to combat youth homelessness in Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Council formally denounces Donald Trump

Analysis: Teacher attendance rate lags national average at 100 Philly district schools

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