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Commentary

Hanging In The Hall….The magic number

December 1, 2024

City Council President Kenyatta Johnson giving instructions to the public and those testifying before the start of a public hearing regarding the construction about a new arena for the NBA basketball team Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Philadelphia.(Alejandro A. Alvarez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) The ability to count to nine is about to…

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The way it is

November 17, 2024

Many of us are dealing with last week’s Election Day results in different ways, from celebrations to tears. How will Donald Trump and the GOP’s victory affect our lives this time? Leah Charles, left, and Tianna Adams, North Carolina A&T students, gathers with other students for an election night watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024,…

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Teaching the Padawans

November 10, 2024

Former Congressman Bob Brady has been running the Democratic City Committee for slightly longer than I’ve been a journalist. The only difference is, I’m still relatively effective. By Denise Clay-Murray To be honest, if you paid any attention at all to the 2023 mayoral race here in Philadelphia, the issues with turnout in the 2024…

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Fired Up

November 3, 2024

Several resolutions on City Council’s final passage calendar got people riled up. Two of them gave everyone a preview of the upcoming 76 Place hearings. Philadelphia Branch NAACP president Catherine Hicks speaks to the audience in City Council chambers for the ACT-SO winners presentation at last Thursday’s meeting.Photo: Denise Clay-Murray By Denise Clay-Murray While I…

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cj speaks…Destinations

November 3, 2024

By cj We all have destinations that have been established by God. Sometimes, being who we are, we create those destinations ourselves. The outcomes of those destinations can be uplifting and empowering, but at times, they can be detrimental and failing. The destination that God has for your life is only set for you. As…

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The battle begins…

October 29, 2024

Now that Councilmember Mark Squilla has introduced the package of bills for the proposed 76 Place arena, the battle begins. And if what happened in City Council last Thursday is any indication, it’s going to be a long one. By Denise Clay-Murray Shortly before last Thursday’s Philadelphia City Council meeting, all the reporters on the…

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The power of the pen

October 24, 2024

Black women from around the region came to Philadelphia on October 13 during a Higher Heights For America brunch with a purpose. By Denise Clay-Murray Seated at a table at the Attico Rooftop restaurant in Center City, Sybil Jenkins and Margo Wilson wrote like democracy depended on it. The two women, Jenkins from Williamstown, New…

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Hanging In The Hall: Making some changes

October 14, 2024

Aren Platt, one of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s top lieutenants, is leaving the administration after less than a year. But while he won’t be in City Hall, he will be around, Parker says. By Denise Clay-Murray Chief Deputy Mayor Aren Platt has been a constant for much of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s political career. Having worked…

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Guest Commentary: Why local journalism matters

October 6, 2024

National Newspaper Week is Oct. 6-12 By William M. CotterPresident & CEOPennsylvania NewsMedia Association I kick off every morning by checking the local and regional sports scores in a newsletter emailed to my smartphone by my hometown newspaper. I then scroll through a feed of breaking news. This information matters to my family and me….

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