PNN’s mission is to engage, educate and empower our neighbors to make our City a better place to live. Here’s what’s coming up in each of these areas:
Engage: No Arena in Chinatown March
Educate: Protect Democracy Internship, Art & Photography Exhibit
Empower: Stand Up for Affordable Housing, Buddy Canvass, Postcards
Pick a Day to Buddy Canvass
September thru Election Day
Sign up to canvass in Wards 22 and 59 (and elsewhere) starting now - to talk with voters (particularly, low-turnout) about Kamala Harris' record and plans for the future, the nefarious plans of Trump/Vance and the GOP's Project 2025, and why their vote can make the difference. If Philly has a big turnout, we win Pennsylvania. You can make that happen!
If you'd like to help this summer, whether it's buddy canvassing, postcards, planning/staffing events, make phone calls or you've got another idea, please Click Here to let us know.
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Protect Democracy Internship
Sponsored by our friends at Public Citizen, the Protect Democracy Internship program is designed for local college students and recent graduates of local colleges and universities. Interns will learn organizing skills, educate peers on key issues, help students register to vote, and ensure that students can access their ballots. If you know someone who is interested, click here to send a cover letter and resume.
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Stand Up for Affordable Housing
Thursday, September 5, 10AM, City Hall
Our allies at the Philadelphia Coalition of Affordable Communities will be visiting City Council chambers on their first day back from summer vacation to put our city's money to good use by advocating for affordable housing for those who need it most.
Their goal is to push for passage of legislation that mandates 50% of all federal, state, and local housing dollars be dedicated to households earning 25% of AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) or less (approximately $28,600). Show up at City Hall with a sign in support of affordable housing or just show up to stand up for our fellow citizens.
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No Arena in Chinatown March
Saturday, September 7, 1PM, City Hall
Join our friends from Asian Americans United, Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance and allies on the north side of City Hall for a rally and march. The goal is to keep up the pressure on the mayor and City Council to stop the proposed building of the Sixers arena in the middle of one of the city's oldest immigrant neighborhoods. The monied elite think they can wait us out and that this alliance of neighbors will falter, but we know if we keep pushing we can stop this from happening and save Chinatown. See you there.
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In the Moment: The Art & Photography of Harvey Finkle
Saturday, September 14, 1PM-4PM, 9201 Germantown Ave.
Please join us for an opening reception at Woodmere Art Museum celebrating In the Moment: The Art & Photography of Harvey Finkle and Photo Review: Best of Show 2024 on Saturday, September 14th from 1-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Harvey has been with PNN almost since our inception and we are proud to call him a member.
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This Week in History
Aug 30, 1967 – Marshall a Supreme. On this day, having argued 32 cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Thurgood Marshall became the first African-American Supreme Court Justice.
Sep 1, 1998 – Airbags Required. Despite cries of "federal intrusion", the Intermodal Transportation Efficiency Act went into effect, requiring that air bags be a standard feature on all new cars. The requirement saves an estimated 10,000 live annually.
Sep 3, 1838 – Douglass Escapes Slavery. Abolitionist, journalist, author, and human rights advocate Frederick Douglass made his escape from enslavement to freedom – in Philadelphia.
Sep 5, 1882 – First Labor Day. On this day, 10,000 workers marched in NYC to celebrate the rights of workers. Two years later, Congress recognized it as a national holiday.
Thanks for your activism!
Tim Brown, Organizing Director
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