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Penn Faculty, Philadelphia Elected Representatives Urge University to Protect Students’ Rights and Safety
Philadelphia, PA − April 27, 2024 − Today, in the wake of escalating police violence against students and faculty on campuses across the country, faculty at the University of Pennsylvania joined with Philadelphia elected representatives to urge administrators at...
Senator Saval Calls for Full Funding for Public Schools Alongside Legislators, Teachers, Students, Families, and Staff
Pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green brings nationwide student protests to Penn’s campus
As night fell on the pro-Palestinian encampment which began on College Green on Thursday, participants prepared for the possibility of arrest and community members rallied in support of Penn's divestment from Israel's war in Gaza.
Philly area politicians are split on student demonstrations at local campuses
The political divide over the war in Gaza was starkly evident this week in Philadelphia as local officials spoke out about student demonstrations at University of Pennsylvania and other local campuses. State Rep. Rick Krajewski, whose district includes Penn, as well...
School funding rallies call for more money in Pa schools while attacking school vouchers
CENTER CITY - School funding rallies in two communities Friday call for better funding of the Commonwealth’s public schools while attacking a controversial funding proposal known as school vouchers. The rally, in the shadow of Philadelphia City Hall, had two goals: To...
Students set up encampment at Penn, joining a national movement to protest war in Gaza
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Pennsylvania marched through Center City Thursday evening and set up an encampment right in the heart of campus, following a movement of students at schools across the country to protest...
PECO customers crowd hearing to demand more renewable energy
Reverends, retired professors and young activists filed into the hearing room at 1801 Market St. on Thursday to send PECO a message: Clean energy can't wait. The energy provider, the largest in the state, is seeking approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility...
Zhang Sah receives $500K grant
State Sen. Nikil Saval and state Rep. Mary Isaacson celebrated a $500,000 grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center in South Philly through the commonwealth’s Local Share Account–Philadelphia program, an initiative that awards funding to economic development,...
India’s elections matter to Philadelphians, and here’s why
On Friday, India’s state and general elections will begin, and continue for six weeks — a somewhat complicated system that is designed to ensure everyone across the massive nation has a chance to vote. I and many others in Philadelphia’s Indian diaspora are looking on...
Opinion: Fund Whole-Home Repairs and help PA homeowners
What if Pennsylvania had a single program to fight blight, cut energy bills, stabilize homes and communities – and help seniors age in place? The good news is: This program already exists. Whole-Home Repairs is an innovative program that funds health and safety...
Fetterman again pushes Congress to create nationwide Whole Home Repairs Act modeled off PA state program
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman spoke at a Senate Housing, Transportation, and Community Development subcommittee hearing about the importance of passing the Whole-Home Repairs Act, a bill he introduced with Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) that...
A New Argument for Old Buildings
One of the most repeated criticisms of the historic preservation movement is that preservation adversely impacts housing affordability. In an era when cities across the nation are experiencing affordable housing crises, this tension has fueled a robust debate in which...
Protestors rally to support graduate student workers’ unionization effort amid election delays
Over 50 people expressed their support for Penn graduate student workers’ unionization movement at a rally in front of College Hall on Wednesday. The rally was led by the Penn chapter of the American Association of University Professors, GET-UP, Penn Museum Workers...
Effort launched to have lawmakers say no to money from Pa.’s richest man
A newly formed coalition is hoping to quell the influence Pennsylvania’s richest man has on state politics by urging lawmakers to pledge not to accept money from him. The so-called “Pledge for a Healthy Democracy” asks its signatories to commit to reject money from...
Good news in the district
The Office of Children and Families, partnered with Pennsylvania state senator Nikil Saval and the Philadelphia Police Department’s Third District, recently held a youth job and college fair. During the event, students had access to dozens of colleges and employers,...
Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Mary Isaacson Celebrate $500,000 State Grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA − April 15, 2024 − Last Friday State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Mary Isaacson celebrated a $500,000 grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center through the commonwealth’s Local Share Account–Philadelphia program, an initiative that awards funding to economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community improvement, and public interest projects in the City of Philadelphia.
Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Mary Isaacson Celebrate $500,000 State Grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center
Last Friday State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Mary Isaacson celebrated a $500,000 grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center through the commonwealth’s Local Share Account–Philadelphia program, an initiative that awards funding to economic...
Senator Saval Praises Investment in Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center
Senator Saval Joins Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center to Celebrate State Grant
Pa. Senate Republicans pass bills stemming from hot-button immigration, bail cases
The Pennsylvania Senate this week passed two crime bills based on recent high-profile incidents — bills that the body’s Republican majority said were necessary for public safety but which most Democrats said were overly broad and potentially unconstitutional. Both...