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North Philly’s 7th Council District faces unique challenges. Quetcy Lozada knows them well.

Residents of the Kensington-based district rely on their representative to be a conduit to city government. María Quiñones-Sánchez had been that connection for nearly two decades.

Quetcy Lozada (right) helps register resident Jeff Harris for a COVID-19 vaccination in the Hunting Park neighborhood of North Philadelphia. Lozada is the Democratic nominee in the special election for City Council's 7th District.
Quetcy Lozada (right) helps register resident Jeff Harris for a COVID-19 vaccination in the Hunting Park neighborhood of North Philadelphia. Lozada is the Democratic nominee in the special election for City Council's 7th District.Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer