Maybe PA legislators should play Minecraft–August 11, 2017
Maybe PA legislators should play Minecraft As we can see with the stalled state budget, our legislators often struggle to build almost anything,…
How to have your cake and hate it too–August 4, 2017
How to have your cake and hate it too It just doesn’t make any sense. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on the…
Focus Group on lead water pipes in your home
Did you know the city of Philadelphia may replace the lead water pipes in your home or apartment for free? Participate in a focus…
Freeing kids from this toxic lead trap–July 28, 2017
Freeing kids from this toxic lead trap On Tuesday, the room at the Fishtown church was packed with young parents,…
The Mayor’s got game, say kids–July 21, 2017
The Mayor’s got game, say kids Instructors outnumbered students 5-1 at the School District of Philadelphia on Thursday. The students: Mayor Jim Kenney…
Petty Politics, PA–July 14, 2017
Petty Politics, PA You won’t be surprised to hear that our legislators have been busy but what exactly have they been preoccupied with…
‘Crafting a better world, block by block–July 7, 2017
‘Crafting a better world, block by block “Quality pre-k has profoundly impacted the lives of Sam and his family for the better.” Melissa Blatz,…
Letter Regarding Charter Bill (House Bill 97) To PA Senate
July 7, 2017 Dear Senators, We are writing to you today about House Bill 97 which seeks to amend the charter school law. As…
Putting kids first, PA declares independence–June 30, 2017
Putting kids first, PA declares independence Getting a jump on the long weekend? You earned it. And so did state legislators who passed…
Testimony to the PA Senate Local Government Committee – Sweetened Beverage Tax
Public Testimony of Donna Cooper Executive Director, Public Citizens for Children and Youth Pennsylvania State Senate Local Government Committee Philadelphia, June 23, 2017 I…