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3 weeks ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Violet Comber-Wilen |Julia Binswanger |Steve Volk |Meir Rinde

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAYGuarding the castle in Powelton Village(Photo by @karenbenson.eyeful)City Council will hold hearings looking into the troubled history of the Department of Human Services’ approach to child welfare. Advocates and others have hopes for solutions — and concerns based on a history of inaction — about what will come from it.

3 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Violet Comber-Wilen |Cory Sharber

About 1 in 7 Philadelphians are age 65 or older, and that percentage is expected to rise in the coming years. This demographic shift underscores the importance of diverse transit options tailored to the needs of older adults. Older adults already make up a "significant" portion of the ridership for public transit, said Andrew Busch, SEPTA's director of media relations. "Looking at just April, our latest numbers available, show about 750,000 customer trips a day," he said.

1 month ago | billypenn.com | Meir Rinde |Julia Binswanger |Violet Comber-Wilen |Nick Kariuki

The marquee race in this year's primary election is the contest between District Attorney Larry Krasner, who is seeking a third term in office, and a challenger, former Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan. Since there's no Republican running for DA, whoever gets the most votes in the Democratic primary will likely win the November general election as well and serve for the next four years.

2 months ago | billypenn.com | Nick Kariuki |Violet Comber-Wilen

Spring is here and, as it gets warmer, Philly's sidewalks are already teeming with runners trying to shake off the winter rust, or those who signed up for the Broad Street Run lottery and now have a 10-mile check that, in their overexuberance, they weren't expecting to actually cash. Whether you're a seasoned runner, looking to pick up a new healthy habit, or just want some company while you're getting your miles in, there are run groups for all levels and interests around the city and beyond.

2 months ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Heather Chin |Natalia Sánchez Loayza |Meir Rinde |Violet Comber-Wilen

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health lost three COVID-era federal grants in what leadership described as a “fluid situation,” internal emails show. The loss of up to $50 million in funding for research into infectious diseases, children’s health and vaccines is putting hundreds of people’s jobs at risk. Continue reading…Dine Latino Restaurant week is back again with an eclectic mix of participating restaurants from now through Saturday, April 12.