Grace Shallow is the managing editor of The Temple News, the school's student-run weekly newspaper. She has interned at multiple news outlets, including Philadelphia Inquirer, WHYY and Alphr.com in London. Her favorite topics to write about include health, addiction and general human interest stories — she often says everyone has a story to tell, but you just have to ask the right questions to figure it out.
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Leadership can be lonely. Learning circles help nonprofit directors find community
The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University's CLEAR Circles convene local EDs and "emerging leaders" to share lessons and offer space for self-reflection among peers.
featureNov. 9, 2018 11:34 am
3 local gov staffers are studying other cities’ co-ops to boost Philly’s democratic biz economy
The fellows are applying their learnings to three commercial corridors: 52nd Street, Woodland Avenue and East Passyunk Avenue.
featuredNov. 7, 2018 10:11 am
This textile artist is stoop sitting to connect Germantown to Kensington
Kathryn Pannepacker collects socks, sandwiches and gloves for the patrons of her workshops at the Kensington Storefront. The goal: support those fighting addiction and homelessness, and eliminate apathy.
eventNov. 1, 2018 11:50 pm
Fulphil is hosting its first pitch competition for student social entrepreneurs
The organization connects local university students to networks of mentors and resources. Six founders will compete for cash prizes this weekend.
featuredOct. 29, 2018 9:18 pm
Philadelphia just won $1 million to create a trauma-informed Hub for Juvenile Justice Services
The facility would "provide more services to our young people and also, where appropriate, offer more opportunities for diversion out of the system."
featureOct. 29, 2018 11:53 am
How Women’s Mobile Museum is making non-traditional artists’ work accessible
A traveling exhibit from Philadelphia Photo Arts Center shows off the work of 10 women without fine arts degrees and includes features for visually impaired visitors.
featureOct. 24, 2018 12:45 pm
This innovative intake system model aims to shorten wait times for social services
Centralized intake systems hinge on collaboration between providers. In Philadelphia, the homeless services, home visiting and legal sectors are all developing ways to bring the method to their clients.
featuredOct. 22, 2018 7:33 am
Teacher Action Group is turning the Philly school experience into theatre
The Story Circle Project invites anyone involved in the local education system to share their experiences in the hope of enacting change.
featuredOct. 17, 2018 11:00 am
Peep Hopeworks ‘N Camden youth’s heat maps of the country’s biggest donors
Fundraising platform DonorPerfect provided the data for the tech education nonprofit to illustrate.
featuredOct. 15, 2018 7:21 am
5 community engagement lessons from the completed Philadelphia2035 plan
Philadelphia City Planning Commission's director of community planning, Laura Spina, on how the comprehensive plan for the city’s development was formed over eight years and more than 100 public meetings.
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