At 11:08 pm, the state of Georgia killed Troy Davis. Just before he was executed, Troy maintained his innocence, urged people to dig deeper into the case to find the truth, and said "For those about to take my life, may God have mercy on your souls, may God bless your souls." It's a tragic day for Troy, for his family, and for equality, fairness, and justice.

It's hard to know what to say at a time like this. In this moment, and in the days and weeks before Troy's…

• Written by  Shonda McClain Thursday, 15 September 2011 

A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO

Philadelphia is the birthplace of this nation and in an effort to recognize the contributions of all of its citizens, The Philadelphia Tribune, is proud to publish its annual list of Philadelphia’s Most…

Historic burial site needs money, restoration, care

Mount Moriah Cemetery, lately a public eyesore and testament to urban decay that sprawls across Southwest Philadelphia and Yeadon, is going to stay that way for the foreseeable future.

“It’s dead,” state Rep. Ron Waters said of the cemetery, which has been in a state of disarray for decades. “I know that’s not exactly what you want to say about a cemetery but that’s where things are…

A new documentary film by Temple University professor Eran Preis explores the impact of severe mental illness on an entire family. The focus of the documentary is his own family.

Jonathan Preis, the youngest of three boys, was "never OK," as his mother, artist Andrea Preis, puts it. Trouble in school, defiant behavior, drinking, drugs, run-ins with the law. As a young man, he returned to Israel, where he was…

An area computer consultant is offering software he says will handle everything you need to run a political campaign, completely free.

David Lynn, a computer data specialist who's been marginally involved in politics, now writes about campaign finance issues for the Philadelphia Public Record.

If you want to run for office in Pennsylvania, and download his software, he promises it will create campaign-finance reports and allow you to make strategic use of voter lists you can…

Safety is a key concern at all ages. Among the points to consider: Do you know the family and have you been in their home? Will parents be home the entire time? Who else will be in the house, including older siblings, relatives, members of the opposite sex?

Over Mayor Michael Nutter's objection, Philadelphia City Council has voted to reduce the tax on commercial parking lots and garages. But it's unclear whether the bill will make it any cheaper to park in the city.

Philadelphia had made a habit of raising the parking tax in hard fiscal times. It now stands at 20 percent, on top of the other business and property taxes lot owners pay.

The bill, approved by on a 12-to-5 vote, would gradually lower the tax to 17 percent, but the…

ECP is offering its fall/winter parenting classes at the Columbia North YMCA located at 1400 N. Broad Street.  Classes will begin October 12 and end January 18, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

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Economic Benefits of Employing Formerly Incarcerated Individuals in Philadelphia

As part of its efforts to increase public safety, reduce recidivism, and decrease public spending on criminal justice functions, the City of Philadelphia has joined a growing number of local and state governments focused on connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with employment. The rationale - backed by an emerging research literature - is that former inmates are less likely to…