Stock photo of a grocery store aisle. Photo courtesy of Pexels.   According to a 2023 Feeding America study, 17% of the population in Philadelphia is food insecure, with the average cost for a meal coming in at $3.96. In New York, newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a campaign promise to voters to open […]

  Image above: Alliance for a Just Philadelphia hold up signs during Council’s weekly stated meeting on June 12, where they voted 15-1 on the final budget to pass. Photo courtesy of the Alliance for a Just Philadelphia On March 13, 2025, Mayor Cherelle Parker released her proposed city budget for fiscal year 2026. The […]

The P4 Hub in Germantown was teeming with Black entrepreneurs, professionals from all sectors, and PA Lawmakers for Unusual Politics: Navigating Local Power In Unpredictable Times on Tuesday night, presented by DiverseForce and broadcast live by WURD Radio. Described as a mini- politics bootcamp, the event kicked off with dinner and a networking hour followed […]

In response to an ask for the new Executive Director’s 100 day strategic plan: There are “no such records.”

Imagine a bucket full of holes. One hole is a steady flow of people who are food insecure – these people are supported by the non-profit organizations that provide meals and pantries. Another hole is a steady flow of people falling into homelessness. Each hole represents a different human service need: housing, employment, education, clothing, […]

Healthcare deserts are being created in communities nationwide, what can our region learn and gain from federal remedies?

Residents want more from Delaware County leadership

Pressure must be placed on leaders to step up to the plate. Who is doing the work and where does pressure need to be applied?