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CHOICES’ Evening at Reentry Farm

CHOICES’ Evening at Reentry Farm

On Friday, June 20th, 2025, CHOICES (CRCQL’s Environmental Youth Advocacy Group) joined other students and community members for a Fireside Stories session at Reentry Farm. Reentry Farm is a community farm in West Philadelphia “for formerly incarcerated people to build community and find freedom through agriculture” (Reentry Farm). They center reconnection with the land as a way to heal and […]

Ms. Zulene Mayfield Honored at the Bread and Roses Community Fund’s Tribute to Change

Ms. Zulene Mayfield Honored at the Bread and Roses Community Fund’s Tribute to Change

On Thursday, June 26th, 2025, Ms. Zulene Mayfield, chairperson of CRCQL was honored at the Tribute to Change event, hosted by the Bread and Roses Community Fund. This event occurs yearly, and aims to connect grassroots organizations who center social justice, and raise money for the year ahead. The theme of this year’s Tribute to Change was ‘Turning the Tide: […]

WATCH: Virtual LNG info session for residents

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, CRCQL and Delaware Riverkeepers Network hosted a virtual information session for residents on the liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminal project that is being proposed for Delaware County, PA by Penn America. The event covered what we know about this colossal 60+ acre LNG project that would expose residents to explosive risk and pollution, with […]

What is House Bill 502?

CRCQL stands in opposition to House Bill 502! HB 502 was introduced to the committee in the 2025-2026 session, and currently has been referred to the Energy Committee. It proposes the creation of a statewide Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition (RESET) Board, which would be given full and centralized authority over approving energy permits. Under HB502, this RESET Board […]

DEP meeting on Penn Terminals fumigation permit draws little attention (Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse – June 2025)

DEP meeting on Penn Terminals fumigation permit draws little attention (Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse – June 2025)

By Jodine Mayberry for the Clearinghouse. Original article linked here. A meeting to inform residents about plans by Penn Terminals Ato expand the use of pesticides at its Eddystone facility brought out only a handful of people and no one from Eddystone.  According to the DEP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture requires Penn Terminals to perform fumigation of incoming goods, […]

CRCQL honors C4 graduates

CRCQL honors C4 graduates

On Saturday, May 24th, 2025, members of CRCQL gathered together with students’ friends and families to celebrate C4’s (Campus Coalition Concerning Chester) graduating seniors.  Many of the graduates have been members of C4 since their freshman year, and their hard work and many contributions over the years are deeply appreciated. We are so lucky to have their participation and we […]

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