Mariam Dembele
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Past articles by Mariam:
Two Bike Accidents on Tuesday Precede Next Week’s “Ride of Silence”
One was fatal. Both are a haunting reminder of accidents that took place last year. → Read More
SEPTA Wins Big Grant to Buy 25 Zero-Emission All-Electric Buses
The buses will recharge at stations at the end of their South Philly routes. "Essentially they get zapped," SEPTA told us. → Read More
SEPTA: Don't Take Selfies on Train Tracks
A recent study found that train tracks are the third deadliest place to take selfies. → Read More
Scenes From Yesterday’s “Day of Action” Demonstration in Center City
Activists took to the streets of Center City Philadelphia to demand a $15 minimum wage, and to stop-and-frisk and Temple's proposed stadium. → Read More
Michael Nutter to Stump for Hillary Clinton in Wilmington
He's campaigning for her in Delaware on Sunday. → Read More
4 Takeaways from Bernie Sanders’ Speech at AFL-CIO Convention
"I will not leave here this morning and go to a Wall Street fundraiser, I will not be hustling money from the wealthy and the powerful." → Read More
PHOTOS: The Big, Raucous Bernie Sanders Rally in Philly
Thousands showed up. They were very excited. They had great signs. → Read More
Is Pa. House Rushing to Pass a Controversial Abortion Bill?
A vote on legislation that would ban abortions after 20 weeks could happen as early as Wednesday. Opponents believe it's being fast-tracked. → Read More
Feds to Invest $1 Million Annually to Connect Heinz Refuge, Southwest Philly
The funds will go toward building bridges between urban youth and nature. → Read More
How Local Law Enforcement is Responding to the Brussels Attack
Officials say no specific threats have been made against Philadelphia, but they are promising higher visibility and asking for increased civilian vigilance. → Read More
How Can Bike Share Do a Better Job Reaching the Poor?
That question is the focus of an upcoming conference in Philly. → Read More
PHOTOS: Le Cat Café is Finally Open — We Checked it Out
Philly's long-awaited cat cafe had its grand opening Sunday. We were not disappointed. → Read More
Hite: Every School Will Get a Nurse, Counselor Next Year
... If Gov. Wolf's budget passes. That's a very big if. → Read More
Philly Block Project Wants to Show a Truer Portrait of Kensington
The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center Philly Block Project exhibit is creating a "visual narrative" of South Kensington. The preface for the exhibit will open March 10th. → Read More
Why Philly Should Use Rainwater to Flush Toilets
The economic and environmental benefits would be surprisingly big. → Read More
Joe Biden, Lady Gaga Teaming Up at the Oscars
The Veep will introduce Gaga to promote the White House's "It's On Us" message against campus sexual assault. → Read More
City Waging War on Nuisance Clothing Collection Bins
L & I Commissioner David Perri announced the crackdown this week. 70 have been targeted in the effort's first phase. → Read More
Daily Pennsylvanian Article at Center Marco Rubio Bible Quote Flap
The Ted Cruz camp is apologizing today after reposting a story that originated in The Daily Pennsylvanian, UPenn’s student newspaper. The article detailed an interaction between Republican Presidential Candidate Marco Rubio and a Cruz staffer at the Columbia Hampton Inn in South Carolina. In the video posted with the article, Rubio walks by Rafael Cruz (Ted Cruz's father)… → Read More
PHOTOS: Center City Bus Crash Sent SUV Through Bank Window
A SEPTA spokesperson said the crash started when a taxi cab hit the Route 17 SEPTA bus. then the school bus and SUV became in involved. → Read More
In Delaware, People Pay Big Bucks for Low-Numbered License Plates. Here's Why.
A Delaware couple just paid $325,000 for No. 14. That and more stories of plates that broke the bank. → Read More