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The organization launched the platform ahead of the upcoming Municipal Elections.

Residents want the tank farm associated with the former PES refinery permanently shut down, but the new owner has left the door open to restarting it.

April 27 Helium Presents: 7 for 7: Hosted by South Philly comedian Steve Rinaldi, Helium Comedy Club offers seven comedians for $7. This showcase features a mix of local comedians and comics that have worked around the country.

April 20 Museum of the American Revolution 5th anniversary -  Marking its fifth anniversary with a naturalization ceremony, Quizzo, a selfie station, giveaways and more through April 24.

Several key Republicans are getting behind legislation sponsored by Philly Democrats to use surplus state funds for home repairs.

The Community Health Act from Councilmember Helen Gym requires mapping areas where pollution hits hardest and then working towards prevention.

Philly Councilmember Helen Gym plans to introduce legislation Thursday that could protect already overburdened communities by keeping additional pollution out.

Hilco, the shuttered refinery’s new owner, is seeking permits to continue to store and sell petroleum — and surrounding communities feel betrayed.

A coalition of community organizations wants the new owner of the South Philly complex to protect residents from pollution and gentrification.

A public information session sought by the community laid out the details, and clarified who is responsible for cleanup of the contamination.