Four years after the largest oil refinery on the East Coast shut down, residents in South and Southwest Philadelphia still don’t know what will come next.
News
The school’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment ended in just five days. But the path to divestment began before the encampment—and stretches far beyond.
Hotter temperatures can increase aggressive behaviors, making violence more likely during the accelerating climate crisis.
By Sheema Zaira On September 13th, 2023, the Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment (UASLE) began to officially implement the Yondr pouch phone policy. With its diverse student body, close-knit community, and continuous struggle with managing student’s phones, this Urban Assembly School decided it had had enough. Yondr Pouches, which lock students’ electronic devices […]
By Reina Copeland The bustling halls of the Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law, AGL for short, are illuminated with the chatter of students who trudge slowly to class. The small yet diverse student body begins to slowly divide over conflict. The problem is the upperclassmen believe the freshmen are being prioritized over them […]
By Natalia Oseida The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law (AGL) has seen a rise in immigrant students over the last few years which has been most noticeable during the 2023-2024 school year. The changes have been drastic for the city, educators, and students. Changes to the school system have been made to accommodate […]