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Grid Presents: The People Left Behind

Public Trust 4017 Walnut St, Philadelphia, United States

Join us at Public Trust for The People Left Behind, a conversation on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 7-8:30pm about the long-term effects of gun violence on local communities beyond the crime scene. The launch event for a new Grid magazine podcast, the program will be hosted by Afea Tucker and features panelists Vivek Ashok, Ellie Rushing, Julien Suaudeau, and others. Presented in partnership with Grid. About the Program Why does gun violence reporting in local and national media typically center on the crime scene and the judicial process? How can we break the never-ending loop of the news cycle,

Girls’ High Library Fundraiser

Curds N Whey 817 Old York Road, Philadelphia, United States

The Girls' High Library was once a vibrant hub of learning, creativity, and inspiration. However, it has been closed since 2013. Its research materials still include World Book Encyclopedias and a physical card catalog. There is no access to digital books, electronic research materials, periodicals, and other critical technological resources to ensure that our students can excel and compete academically. Despite our school’s successes and strengths, our students cannot effectively engage with their present education and prepare for life after graduation without a library and a technologically accessible resource center. This fundraiser aims to restore the library to its former

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