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Nina Ahmad, women’s advocate and entrepreneur seeks open council seat

BY: - December 3, 2022

A native of Bangladesh, Ahmad came to the U.S. alone when she was 21 and improved her English by watching U.S. television shows and waiting tables at a diner. Later she earned a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.

How Philly’s gun violence crisis has jumpstarted the 2023 mayoral race | Monday Morning Coffee

BY: - October 10, 2022

The gun violence crisis wracking Pa.'s largest city is a 'catalyzing' issue for the people looking to succeed outgoing Mayor Jim Kenney.

Philly Council members announce reproductive freedom platform

BY: - September 15, 2022

'Our city will always stand in defense of abortion access and reproductive rights,' Councilmember Helen Gym said.