Our Reporting
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Claims of drink spiking and harassment at Woody’s Bar stoke fear in the queer community
One of Philadelphias largest and oldest gay bars no longer feels like a safe space to some By Dani Hollidge A 22-year-old Temple University graduate arrived at Woody’s for an
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Staff shortages keep some Philly libraries closed on Saturdays
Despite promises the doors are closed By Leila Oyeku Staff shortages are preventing some of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s branches from opening on Saturdays despite the system’s goal to
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Gun violence prevention groups work in peril as federal funding is slashed
“They believe when gun violence drops, the problem is solved.” By Sophia Battaglia As gun violence plummets in Philadelphia, researchers and violence prevention organizations say they are worried about their
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Children of Undocumented Immigrants Plan For the Worst
Nearly a third of the city’s estimated 47,000 undocumented immigrants have at least one child under 18 By Gianna Voges Julia hasn’t slept well in months. She spends every moment
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Belmont’s red-hot football team has its eyes set on a state title – and its players’ futures
Coach Terrell Brent emphasizes academic success and emotional development for his players By Aedan Alexander-Mullen As floodlights beamed down on the field on a warm October evening, Coach Terrell Brent
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MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy
“MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy” is a six episode podcast collaboration between Temple University’s Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting and the Philadelphia Inquirer. It details what led the city to
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Too Afraid to Celebrate
Fear of Ice is driving customers away from small Latino businesses Fear of ICE hurts small Latino businesses in South Philadelphia By Gloria Chuma A big venue, food, servers, a
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Fear Creeps into the Italian Market
With the new Trump administration’s focus on immigrant deportation, the busy commerce is replaced with empty sidewalks and silent streets. By Sebastiana Lopez Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting ·
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Old First Church opens apartment building for homeless
The church in Philadelphia’s historic district began moving in residents to the 34-unit complex in March Tahera Rahmani & Chris Shaddock There’s a trendy new apartment building in Old City,
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A solution to highway noise pollution could be green space
“Trees and natural things that absorb sound is a really good way to help treat noise” By Tim De Petris and Tazwar Shahnawaz A mess of red construction cranes seize
