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Remote Area Medical will host a free two-day health clinic in West Philadelphia on August 16-17, offering dental, vision, and medical services. No ID or insurance is required, and services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 6 a.m. each day.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will outline her public schedule for the weekend in a press release. The event is set for Monday, July 21, 2025, in Parker, Colorado. This schedule aims to inform residents about the mayor's upcoming engagements.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will outline her public schedule for July 22, 2025, as announced by the Office of the Mayor. The announcement, made on July 21, includes details about her engagements for the day.
A woman was killed and at least five others injured in multiple shootings over the weekend in Philadelphia. Police reported the incidents occurred across several neighborhoods, with one victim in critical condition later succumbing to her injuries. Investigators are still searching for motives and no arrests have been made.
Mike, recently released from a 15-year prison sentence, experienced an emotional breakdown upon returning to Philadelphia, highlighting the mental health struggles many formerly incarcerated Black men face. Research indicates that this population suffers from higher rates of PTSD and depression due to trauma from incarceration. With over 20,000 individuals returning to Philadelphia each year, the challenges of reintegration remain significant.
Philadelphia's City Council reviewed the Safe Healthy Homes Act, which includes a fund for tenant relocation but stalled on two other bills aimed at strengthening tenant rights. Researchers warn that the Right to Repairs legislation's fate could significantly impact tenant health and safety. Current regulations require tenants to navigate a tricky system to assert their rights against landlords.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will announce her public schedule for the weekend of July 19, 2025. The schedule details her planned events and engagements in the city, aiming to enhance community interaction and transparency.
The Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative announced its 2025 grantees on July 18, 2025, highlighting efforts to improve nutrition and address food inequities. The initiative, supported by the Reinvestment Fund and the Connecticut Department of Public Health, aims to combat chronic conditions through enhanced access to healthy food.
The United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a public hearing on amendments to parking regulations in Center City, Philadelphia, on July 18, 2025. This legal hearing aims to address concerns regarding the housing market and economic impacts of current parking policies. Stakeholders, including local officials and residents, are encouraged to participate.
Former Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial received a sentence of nine-and-a-half months to two years for the voluntary manslaughter of Eddie “Junito” Irizarry Jr., with immediate parole due to prior incarceration. District Attorney Larry Krasner expressed deep disappointment in the leniency of the sentence, while Irizarry's family voiced their loss of faith in the justice system.