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Supreme Court backs parents seeking to opt their kids out of LGBTQ books in elementary schools
US Supreme Court · United States

Supreme Court backs parents seeking to opt their kids out of LGBTQ books in elementary schools

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Thousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 calls
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia

Thousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 calls

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Striking city workers waved signs at traffic near Philadelphia City Hall and formed picket lines outside libraries, city offices and other workplaces as nearly 10,000 blue-collar workers walked off the job Tuesday.See the Story
Philly-Area House Dem Says He Won’t Seek Reelection
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Philly-Area House Dem Says He Won’t Seek Reelection

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The Renaissance Returns with Decentralized AI

Decentralized AI is transforming access to intelligence by dismantling centralized control and empowering communities to create and govern their own AI systems.Artificial IntelligenceSee the Story

Ban on Carrying Firearms Openly in Philadelphia Is Unconstitutional, Pa. Appeals Court Rules. But Judges Stop Short of Repealing the Law

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PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania Superior Court has ruled that a ban on openly carrying a firearm without a permit in Philadelphia is unconstitutional, but stopped short of repealing the law.Firearms · PhiladelphiaSee the Story

Wadsworth Day 2025: Councilmember Anthony Phillips Leads Year Two of Uptown’s Premier Summer Celebration

By James WilliamsOn Saturday, June 28, the heartbeat of Uptown Philly was loud, proud, and full of soul.Wadsworth Day 2025 brought out families, friends, and neighbors for a day of celebration, culture, and community strength. Now in its second year since its revival, the event has become one of Northwest Philadelphia’s most anticipated summer traditions—and it’s all thanks to the tireless leadership of Councilmember Anthony Phillips.From noon t…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

July 2025 Germantown & Uptown Standard (Digital)

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GWYNEDD MERCY UNIVERSITY NAMES ALUM AND HARLEM GLOBETROTTER DARNELL “SPEEDY” ARTIS ’16 AS MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH

By James Williams Courtesy of GMercyU Gwynedd Mercy University has officially named GMercyU Hall of Famer and distinguished alumnus Darnell “Speedy” Artis ’16 as the new Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team.A dynamic leader on and off the court, Artis was a standout on the 2015-2016 CSAC championship team and remains one of the most beloved figures in Griffin athletics. After college, he captivated international audiences with the legendary H…Basketball · PhiladelphiaRead Article

Progressive Cities Struggle as Parker’s Centered Approach Yields Results — Even as NYC Backs a Progressive for Mayor

Jared Piper/PHLCouncil By James Williams, Editor & Chief In a political era dominated by loud voices and polarized ideologies, Philadelphia has quietly begun to turn a corner under the leadership of a mayor who rejects both extremes. While many major U.S. cities continue to struggle with rising crime and declining public confidence, Philadelphia is seeing a measurable shift in the right direction.Mayor Cherelle Parker, who proudly identifies as …Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

The New Flex: Peace Over Pressure

By James Williams | Editor-in-ChiefThere’s a new conversation happening quietly among Black men—not the ones on red carpets or reality shows, but the ones building legacies in real life.More and more of us are stepping back from the dating scene—not out of bitterness, but out of clarity. We’re choosing peace over pressure. Boundaries over burnout. And yes, even solitude over stress.As a recently widowed Black man—not a celebrity, but doing well—…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

From Girard College to Lafayette Square: Rizzo, Trump, and the Politics of Law and Order

Editor-in-Chief | The Uptown Standard In the summer of 1967, Philadelphia stood at the intersection of civil rights and state repression. It began at Girard College, an elite all-white boys’ school fortified by stone walls and exclusionary tradition. Black students, NAACP leaders, and activists gathered at its gates, demanding integration and justice. For seven weeks, they protested peacefully. But Police Commissioner Frank Rizzo wasn’t interest…Donald Trump · PhiladelphiaRead Article

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