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  • Why sex workers have serious concern over proposed bill that targets human trafficking

    When the End Banking for Human Traffickers Act was proposed in Congress, it was widely welcomed by representatives. The bill, which aims to combat human trafficking by monitoring cash flow through banks, would add the Secretary of the Treasury to the existing interagency task force to monitor and combat trafficking. Introduced by...

    • Jul 18, 2018
  • What we know about the crack-fentanyl outbreak in Philly

    On a humid Saturday afternoon in West Philadelphia, near 40th Street and Lancaster Avenue, a group of middle-aged Black men swapped grapevine stories about acquaintances who had recently “fallen out” after taking a hit of what they thought was their everyday crack cocaine.

    • Jun 28, 2018
  • As prison population declines, Philly aims to close oldest jail by 2020

    Just three years ago, Philadelphia held the ignominious distinction of having the highest incarceration rate among large American cities. On Wednesday, following a years-long decarceration effort, city officials announced plans to shutter the oldest and most dilapidated of the city’s six jails within the next two years. The proposed closure of the 91-year-old House...

    • Apr 18, 2018
  • Bob Brady is out. Is Joanna McClinton in?

    A bombshell announcement on Wednesday that U.S. Rep. Bob Brady would not seek another term in the 1st Congressional District has ginned up speculation that even more contenders would enter an already crowded Democratic primary. Sources say that state Rep. Joanna McClinton is currently registering a Congressional PAC and will announce her...

    • Jan 31, 2018
  • How much did Philly’s Amazon HQ bid cost?

    In its bid to win the next Amazon headquarters, Philadelphia made a sparkling sales pitch replete with videos, interactive maps, testimonies from business leaders, and a lengthy written proposal. The bid, marketed as “Philly Delivers,” is unlike any the city has made to win a corporation’s loyalty — and it didn’t come...

    • Nov 5, 2017

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