Denise Clay-Murray

Mar 18, 2025 | philasun.com | Denise Clay-Murray |Teresa Emerson

Photo: phila.govIncluded in the plan is more money for public safety, cuts to business and wage taxes, and the mother of all home loans. By Denise Clay-MurrayLast Thursday, Mayor Cherelle Parker came to Philadelphia City Council chambers to deliver her second budget address.

Mar 10, 2025 | hallmonitor.org | Denise Clay-Murray |Denise Clay |Resolve Philadelphia

There was a lot about last Thursday’s Council meeting that reminded me of the days when I was going to Klan meetings on purpose. Back when I was covering organized hate groups in Reading, Pennsylvania, I learned a lot about how “othering” works. Now, what do I mean by that? Well, “othering” is a way to keep people from uniting by pointing out how they’re different from you…and why that’s a bad thing. You can’t trust that person. They’re the “other”.

Feb 24, 2025 | hallmonitor.org | Denise Clay-Murray |Denise Clay |Resolve Philadelphia

There’s a hot rumor going around the internet about the Philadelphia Eagles and a possible visit to the White House. If someone could tell me where it came from, I’d appreciate it. I tend to ignore things that go through the Internet rumor mill. That’s mostly because I believe that anything that you put out as fact should have an original source attached to it. And by an original source, I mean one that fact checks and includes people that I can check for credibility.

Feb 10, 2025 | hallmonitor.org | Denise Clay-Murray |Denise Clay |Resolve Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles are your Super Bowl Champions. And because that makes the City of Philadelphia happy, that makes me happy. Let’s face it, Philadelphia hasn’t had a lot to be happy about lately. Were it not for the generosity of Gov. Josh Shapiro, our more than a little underfunded mass transit system would be cutting service and doing more than just eliminating discounts for those who use SEPTA’s Key Card system to raise money to stay afloat.

Feb 9, 2025 | philasun.com | Denise Clay-Murray |Teresa Emerson

Celebrated entrepreneur Sid Booker (L) poses with former Philadelphia police commissioner Sylvester Johnson at one of his legendary annual Shrimp Bar BBQ Pool Parties. Booker died on Jan. 28 after a short illness. He was 87. Photo courtesy SUNWhile Sid Booker was best known for the fried shrimp that made Philadelphians flock to his North Philadelphia establishment, he was more than that. By Denise Clay-MurrayOne thing that Philadelphia has plenty of is memorable characters.