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Axis Podcast 14

by Julia Bergman on Jun. 13, 2014

In the last AxisPhilly podcast Julia Bergman revisits a Catholic school in Germantown to evaluate an experiment in learning they started this school year. The podcast also includes a CityJournal entry, a personal essay by Erin Corona.

Money gone, then a quiet exit

by Julia Bergman on Jun. 4, 2014

When the chief financial officer of the nonprofit that gets tax money to promote the city left her post in 2012, there was no fanfare. Only later did the real reasons for her exit emerge, in a few lines on the group’s federal tax form. Julia Bergman reports on the facts in the case.

Axis Podcast 13

by Julia Bergman on May 30, 2014

Our latest podcast features stories about same-sex couples getting married, an essay about the enduring lure of string bands and a conversation with Editor Tom Ferrick about what’s next for the Philadelphia School District.

Gay marriage comes to Pennsylvania

by Julia Bergman on May 22, 2014

Gay marriage became legal in Pennsylvania this week, thanks to a ruling by a federal judge. Julia Bergman writes about a same-sex couple who were among the first in line to get a license at City Hall.

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Immigrants and voting

by Julia Bergman on May 20, 2014

Is the city making it easy for voters who do not speak English to vote? An Asian-American group has complained it does not. Julia Bergman visited a polling place in Chinatown on Election Day that does have bilingual poll workers.

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Axis Podcast 12

by Julia Bergman on May 16, 2014

Our latest podcast deals with a little-known aspect of Election Day and also includes an interview with editor Tom Ferrick about the gubernatorial election.

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AxisPhilly Podcast 11

by Julia Bergman on May 2, 2014

Our latest AxisPhilly podcast includes a report on a clever new device used the keep teens away from rec centers after hours. We offer a CityJournal essay about raising chickens in the city. Editor Tom Ferrick talks about the Democratic primary race for governor.

Open Data: City releases contract info

by Julia Bergman on Apr. 16, 2014

In an apparent attempt to prove it is committed to open data, the city has released detailed information on all of the firms it had professional services contracts with last year.

Open Data

The haves vs. the have nots

by Julia Bergman on Apr. 15, 2014

An examination of per pupil spending in Pennsylvania finds a wide gap between those at the top and those at the bottom. One surprise: Philadelphia is not anywhere near the bottom. Julia Bergman has the details.

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AxisPhilly Podcast 10

by Julia Bergman on Apr. 11, 2014

Our latest podcast is up, featuring conversations with Solomon Jones, Tom Ferrick and an essay about a plane flight with a strange woman with a cat.

On the outside looking in

by Julia Bergman on Apr. 1, 2014

Donna Cooper was a powerful insider in the Rendell administration, instrumental in adding money and programs to the education budget. Now, she is on the outside, working to restore aid to public schools. Julia Bergman profiles this veteran player turned advocate.

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AxisPhilly Podcast 9

by Julia Bergman on Mar. 28, 2014

Out latest podcast features a conversation with Stephen Tang, head of the University City Science Center, and his mission to bring jobs to Philadelphia. There are essays and other discussions as well.

AxisPhilly Podcast 8

by Julia Bergman on Mar. 14, 2014

Our latest Podcast features a conversation with AxisPhilly editor Tom Ferrick on the slow economic recovery, a piece about a Catholic school that took in Chinese students and CityJournal essay called Waffles for Neil.

Students stranded, until a rescue

by Julia Bergman on Mar. 5, 2014

When the Solomon Charter school closed down suddenly in October, many parents were left stranded with no one to help them. Until they ran into a group that goes by the name of IMS

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AxisPhilly Podcast 7

by Julia Bergman on Feb. 28, 2014

Our latest podcast offers the latest news, views and stories from AxisPhilly. Julia Bergman is the host.

Philly’s middle class

by Julia Bergman on Feb. 24, 2014

Philadelphia’s middle class stands at 42 percent of the city, about the same as it was in 2000. A new Pew report talks about the city’s middle class and how we compare to other cities.

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AxisPhilly Podcast 6

by Julia Bergman on Feb. 14, 2014

In our new podcast, blogger Jim McMillan talks about the latest tool used to reduce violence. Editor Tom Ferrick talks about the grand jury report on a factory fire in Kensington that claimed the life of two firefighters. Our CityJournal piece is by Taylor Burke.

MIA: Women on boards

by Julia Bergman on Feb. 4, 2014

When it comes to getting women on the boards of directors of public companies, Philadelphia has been in a freeze frame for the last decade. The numbers began low and stay low. Julie Bergman reports on a new study.

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AxisPhilly Podcast 5

by Julia Bergman on Jan. 31, 2014

Tom Ferrick and Patrick Kersktra discuss trends in Latino political power in Philadelphia on our latest podcast. David Frederick reads the tale of a man who is 38 and does not own a cellphone.

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Pew Report: Millennials love the city, but half may leave

by Julia Bergman on Jan. 22, 2014

A new Pew report confirms that the number of 20 to 34 year olds has gone up significantly in recent years. Most love the city, but it’s a ‘conditional affection.’ In the future, half may leave. Julia Bergman has the details.

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AxisPhilly Podcast 4

by Julia Bergman on Jan. 17, 2014

Solomon Jones of AxisPhilly and Ana Gamboa of Al Dia discuss their story about black/Latino relations in Philadelphia.

AxisPhilly Podcast No. 3

by Julia Bergman on Jan. 3, 2014

In our latest AxisPhilly podcast, Connie Langland talks about the troubles at Ben Franklin High School. Marcus Pendleton offers an essay about a surprise encounter at a bus stop. Tom Ferrick talks about something he calls the “Dumb Idea of the Week.”

AxisPhilly Podcast No. 2

by Julia Bergman on Dec. 20, 2013

Isaiah Thompson talks about Philadelphia’s new land bank law. Patrick Kerkstra discusses the major rise in campaign spending by City Council members. Our CityJournal entry features the tale of a woman who suffers a tragic loss and how the city helped her heal.

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AxisPhilly Podcast

by Julia Bergman on Dec. 9, 2013

Our new podcast debuts, with reports about the possible revival of Tacony; a compelling essay by a woman who discovers a lump on her arm and a conversation with Senior Writer Solomon Jones.

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The case of the missing students

by Julia Bergman on Dec. 9, 2013

When school opened in September, officials at the Philadelphia School District expected 135,000 students to walk in the doors. Only 131,000 did. Where did those 4,000 missing students go? Two months later answers have emerged.

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Site Watch: City Campaign $$$

by Julia Bergman on Nov. 27, 2013

The city’s campaign finance site is supposed to give citizens easy access to information about campaign spending. Does it do the job? Julia Bergman evaluates the city site in a new installment of Site Watch.

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Reality Check: When is a tax not a tax?

by Julia Bergman on Nov. 22, 2013

The new transportation-funding bill raises $2.5 billion for roads, bridges and mass transit without raising taxes. How can that be done? As Julia Bergman explains, it all has to do with a cap.

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Site Watch: Pa. Campaign Finance

by Julia Bergman on Nov. 8, 2013

The state’s campaign finance web site is supposed to make it easy to follow the money in state elections. In fact, this site is a clunker. Julia Bergman reports.

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Follow up: An experiment in learning

by Julia Bergman on Nov. 2, 2013

The DePaul Catholic School in Germantown is experimenting with a new program that seeks to integrate computers in the classroom experience. We follow up our earlier story with a look-see at how it is working so far.

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The Food Cart Calorie Guide

by Julia Bergman on Oct. 26, 2013

Food cart food is faster and cheaper than fast food. But the carts don’t reveal calorie counts or nutritional values. We tested 10 of the most popular items for nutritional value. Get ready for some surprises.

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Reality Check: Do Philly’s colleges accept Philly students?

by Julia Bergman on Oct. 11, 2013

How many Philadelphians go to Philly’s colleges and universities? That’s the question we posed to the 11 four-year schools in the city. Some didn’t want to say. Others were reluctant to reply. Here is the tale the numbers tell.

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A new day for an old school

by Julia Bergman on Oct. 8, 2013

Itโ€™s a new day at St. Malachy School in North Philadelphia. One of the cityโ€™s oldest Catholic schools is also one of its 14 new Mission Schools, whose goals are to educate the poor regardless of religion. We arrive at St. Malachy on the first day of school and witness the changes โ€” and the challenges โ€” it faces.

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Trash talk

The plastic bag: The worst man-made litter. Should we tax it?

by Julia Bergman on Sep. 26, 2013

An astonishing amount of plastics bags are used in Philadelphia each year. Did you ever wonder where they end up? You will be surprised. Read about the pernicious nuisance that are plastic bags.

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CityJournal Writer Guidelines

by Julia Bergman on Sep. 6, 2013

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