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Archive: November 2016

Livestream this Mural Arts event happening inside Graterford event

Nov. 30, 2016 7:37 am

Livestream this Mural Arts event happening inside Graterford

Mural Arts Guild Program is hosting high-profile artists at the prison to kick off "Voices," a project hoping to draw attention to incarceration reform.
NRG is experimenting with a democratic way of donating $100K funding

Nov. 29, 2016 2:45 pm

NRG is experimenting with a democratic way of donating $100K

Cast your vote for MANNA, Gift of Life Family House or Community Foundation for the Alleghenies now through Dec. 9.
A new craft brewery is coming to town with a social mission (and beer) in hand feature

Nov. 29, 2016 12:36 pm

A new craft brewery is coming to town with a social mission (and beer) in hand

After months of community engagement efforts, Triple Bottom Brewery will launch next summer with a mission to fight homelessness and recidivism.
What ‘Where are you from?’ really means column

Nov. 28, 2016 4:47 pm

What ‘Where are you from?’ really means

"Being able to answer this question with ease is something that many take for granted" — but not Rana Fayez, as she writes in advance of Historical Society of Pennsylvania's panel on immigration and discrimination.
These stylish Philly dudes launched a socially conscious fashion line feature

Nov. 28, 2016 12:40 pm

These stylish Philly dudes launched a socially conscious fashion line

The founders of Paratodo hope the brand will appeal to streetwear aficionados who want to make a difference.
Suburban poverty is a new kind of challenge for pediatricians medium

Nov. 28, 2016 9:36 am

Suburban poverty is a new kind of challenge for pediatricians

Food insecurity isn't just an urban issue — especially considering pending shifts in healthcare.
How education nonprofit 12+ builds a ‘college-going culture’ in the schools it serves column

Nov. 28, 2016 7:46 am

How education nonprofit 12+ builds a ‘college-going culture’ in the schools it serves

When it comes to increasing college enrollment, it's not just about targeting the highest-achieving students, said cofounder Ray John in his "Around the Corner" interview.
Black lives, social justice and a Quaker education feature

Nov. 23, 2016 12:53 pm

Black lives, social justice and a Quaker education

Michael Gary took over as head of school at Center City's Friends Select School this summer. Here's how he's reminding students of the Quaker commitment to social justice.