The “Right to Counsel” bill, first introduced by Councilmember Helen Gym, makes Philly the fifth city in the nation to mandate the service.
The all-day affair held at South Philadelphia High School on Nov. 9 featured discussions with two panels of leaders from undercounted communities geared towards increasing participation.
First celebrated in 2013, this year’s Day of the Dead redesign at the Fleisher Sanctuary took attendees to the remnants of the Aztec capital.
“Fraud Guard” is a new tool unveiled by the city that will notify individuals anytime a transaction takes place in their name regarding property.
Who was there and how do they feel about some of Philadelphia’s most pressing issues? We got it covered.
The Working Families Party candidate took to the street from Thursday into the early hours of Friday to talk to communities across Philadelphia.
At a press conference in Olney on Monday, city officials celebrated “Philly First Home,” which started just five months ago.
There was a time when Philadelphia's City Council President didn’t even want to be an elected official.
Chad Dion Lassiter has given PA’s commission tasked with combating discrimination a much-needed boost at a critical time in history.
The former executive coordinator of the Fairmount Park Conservancy ended the Blackwell dynasty in West Philadelphia and runs unopposed in November.
A newly-established Special Committee on Poverty Reduction and Prevention wants the poverty rate below 20% by 2024.
Pennsylvania is “ground zero” for student debt, but its attorney general is fighting to change that.
The city of Camden is holding its first Board of Education election since 2008.
Last week, a bill passed through City Council’s Committee on Public and Public Works that would reform Philly’s land sale process.
The general election on Nov. 5 is quickly approaching, but if you want to participate, registration closes after October 7.
The three honorees each blazed their own paths in law. Their stories, often untold, were celebrated loud and proud.
Por su historial, María confía que se encontrará entre los preseleccionados para ocupar el cargo de alcalde en el 2023.
In January, María will enter her 13th year on City Council. With her record, she’s confident she’ll be on the shortlist for Mayor come 2023.
La candidata demócrata a sheriff visitó AL DÍA el 12 de septiembre para hablar sobre su trayectoria hacia la postulación para el puesto y sus planes a partir de ahora.
The Democratic nominee for sheriff visited AL DÍA on September 12 to talk about her journey to running for the spot and what she’ll do to change the office.
The president definitely pushed for a probe into Joe Biden.
The former U.S. representative from Delaware County took a detour from campaigning in Iowa to visit Chestnut Hill College on September 23.
Los informes iniciales dicen que no hay heridos y no se prevé amenaza de tsunami para la isla.
Initial reports say no one is hurt and there is no threat of tsunami for the island after the late-night quake.
The People of Puerto Rico March remembered those lost to Hurricane Maria, and showed unity among those on and off the island.
