Beatriz Cerqueira

What Dr. Minnie Moore-Johnson gave to Philadelphia cannot be measured in awards, titles, or recognition. It can only be measured in the people she fed, the families she carried through hard times, the young leaders she mentored, and the communities she refused to give up on. For decades, “Ms. Minnie,” as the city lovingly knew her, stood as a pillar of hope across Philadelphia. Whether she was helping the homeless find support, guiding ex-offenders toward a second chance, advocating for...

January 14, 2025/Brian Mazelis What happens when an entire metropolitan area’s public transportation system shuts down? Luckily, Philadelphia didn’t have to find out in November when two strikes by SEPTA workers were narrowly avoided. Within weeks, Transportation Workers’ Union 234 (TWU 234), SEPTA’s largest union, and SMART 1594, which represents regional rail workers, both authorized strikes if the company did not meet their demands as their contracts expired. Winning 5% raises, pension...