Press Highlights, 2024
Opinion pieces:
Home repairs decrease gun violence in Philadelphia, by R Merriman-Goldring and Shawmar Pitts
South Philly refinery redevelopment is ignoring neighbors' concerns, by Allie Naganuma and Debbbie Robinson
Press:
Activists helped shut down an oil refinery after a series of explosions. The consequences weren’t what they expected, CNN Business
Will the Closure of an Oil Refinery Bring Justice or Gentrification to Philadelphia?, The Nation
Philly budget: Environmental justice activists push for home repair money, WHYY
Press Highlights, 2023
At former PES refinery, pollution concerns persist under the surface, GridMag
Philadelphians envision a ‘fossil fuel-free’ refinery redo at community summit, WHYY
Philly Thrive summit to spotlight South Philadelphia refinery redevelopment, WHYY
Press Highlights, 2015-2022
"Pollution Is Killing Black Americans. This Community Fought Back", New York Times Magazine Cover Article
"Philadelphia’s oil refinery is dead, but the fight for accountability continues", Grist
Philadelphia communities unite against destructive developers, Workers World
7 arrested at ‘people’s decommissioning’ of oil tank farm in Southwest Philly, WHYY
We live near the site of the South Philly refinery fire, and three years later, we’re still worried, Inquirer Opinion
"Activists Protest Auction at Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery" (Video), NBC Philadelphia
"The Philly Oil Refinery That Blew Up Last Week Is Closing", Vice
"Protesters Gather At Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery, Want Plant To Shut Down", KYW News Radio
"With South Philadelphia Refinery In Bankruptcy Proceedings, Neighbors See An Opportunity For Cleaner Air", PlanPhilly
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