method
Jul. 21, 2016 9:06 am
This Interactive Mechanics fellowship is perfect for people of color
The part-time, paid and remote fellowship program is designed to "build capacity for representation and inclusion in the technology field."
purpose
Jul. 20, 2016 3:09 pm
Drop everything and apply to the Institute of Hip-Hop Entrepreneurship while you still can
Slots are filling up quickly for Tayyib Smith's new Knight-funded organization, which will educate students on how hip-hop culture has influenced business.
featured
Jul. 20, 2016 12:55 pm
The mural that’s putting Broad Street at center stage during the DNC: A photo essay
"I think it's a time when people are really considering how to feel about one another and how we can work together," artist Mat Tomezsko said. "Right now it seems very dire and very negative. And here is a really bold statement of optimism."
featured
Jul. 20, 2016 10:01 am
Philly’s Office of Supportive Housing is now the Office of Homeless Services
The new moniker is a lot more on-mission and a lot less jargon-y.
featured
Jul. 19, 2016 2:33 pm
Gregory Heller believes social impact real estate is ‘critical to the future of our cities’
The former American Communities Trust CEO now heads up the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority. Heller explains social impact real estate in his TEDxPhiladelphia talk.
event
Jul. 19, 2016 12:16 pm
13 homegrown DNC events to get you hype for democracy
The Democratic National Convention is happening next week, people. These will help you make the most of it.
funding
Jul. 19, 2016 8:44 am
MacArthur is granting to cities such as Philly, and folks in Chicago aren’t happy about it
Should big foundations in big cities stick to fighting local problems or look to solving ones beyond their city limits?
event
Jul. 18, 2016 3:10 pm
What your org can learn from how the Economy League does research
Whether your organization is big or small, take these three lessons to heart.
featured
Jul. 18, 2016 12:45 pm
This coalition is working to increase Black voter turnout in Philly
"If there's anything that could make us voiceless," said NAACP chapter president Minister Rodney Muhammad, it's choosing not to vote.
event
Jul. 18, 2016 11:31 am
The DNC Host Committee’s sticker campaign wants you to share what civic engagement has done for you
The Philly Civic Action campaign is visiting neighborhoods to make sure everyday Philadelphians feel that they're a part of the convention.