whyy.org/articles/shania-bennett-youth-listening-session-philadelphia Young Philadelphians tell mayoral candidate Shania Bennett what they want from the city’s next leader
Shania Bennett, a 26-year-old mayoral candidate, held a North Philadelphia listening session where attendees emphasized education, public safety and civic engagement. Bennett, challenging Mayor Cherelle Parker in the Democratic primary, said the city relies too heavily on policing for youth gatherings.