Top 5 headlines for the week of 11/13

Top 5 headlines to begin your week

• By Marquis Lupton

In today’s episode: 

In recent news: 1) Ballot shortages hit 9 majority-Black precincts in Mississippi, raising concerns about voting access. 2) Pittsburgh aims to address racial biases in math education. 3) Cherelle Parker becomes Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, the first woman to hold the office, a notable milestone in local politics. 4) Positive trend in Philly homicide numbers with a slight drop, reflecting potential improvements in public safety. 5) Philadelphia adopts a new approach to post-shooting cleanup, hiring professionals instead of relying on residents, marking a shift in community responsibility for addressing crime aftermath. These stories encapsulate a diverse range of issues, from voting rights and education reform to historic political achievements and innovative crime scene management strategies in urban settings.