Grace Shallow is a regular freelancer for Generocity and the Investigations Editor at The Temple News. Her work has also been published by outlets such as the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, Billy Penn, PlanPhilly and Alphr.com. She loves writing about health and people helping other people — before, after and while she drinks coffee.
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Apr. 29, 2021 12:42 pm
Beyond Literacy: Combining nearly 90 years of history into one org
Two prominent adult literacy orgs announced their merger this week, creating the largest adult education agency in the city.
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May 20, 2019 12:34 pm
Report indicates that young Latinas in the School District of Philadelphia feel unseen and unheard
Characterized as crazy, selfish or just “fiery” when they have mental health issues, 13 Latina middle and high school students in Philadelphia helped coauthor a report — "We Are Not Invisible"— that demands notice.
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May 16, 2019 12:30 pm
These 7 nonprofits, programs and city initiatives help residents access the internet for job searches
"People who struggle with digital literacy are less likely to own a computer or know how to use it as a tool in their job search," says Devren Washington of Media Mobilizing Project.
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Apr. 1, 2019 4:02 pm
From school districts to county offices, people in Chesco and Delco are concerned about the Mariner East pipelines
"In a worst-case scenario pipeline explosion on the Mariner East, we would have a catastrophe on par with 9/11,” says Eve Miari of the Clean Air Council.
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Mar. 27, 2019 1:13 pm
Undersold and maligned, Coatesville isn’t what you’ve been led to believe it is
From spoken word poet Aadil Malik to Arts Holding Hands and Hearts to pop-up lending libraries, Sarah Alderman's film "Bypassed" documents a vibrant community full of voices clamoring to be heard.
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Mar. 11, 2019 11:58 am
Curing the ailing healthcare system with stories
The stories told at StoryCure are part of a Business Innovation Factory project that puts individuals and families at the center of the healthcare model.
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Feb. 19, 2019 7:44 am
Sharing without judgment: Why mental health support can flourish online
Groups like Angels in Motion and Philly Queer Mental Health Support Group create safe spaces online for vulnerable Philadelphia communities.
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Feb. 14, 2019 12:45 pm
This couple met at Woke Bae speed dating. The event for activists returns this weekend
The fundraiser benefitting the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund is back for year two, but there's no pressure to find a significant other — friend and ally connections are encouraged, too.
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Feb. 4, 2019 12:45 pm
Where to find low-cost tax prep resources in Philadelphia
And because need for financial help doesn't disappear after April 15, consider these options for benefits and legal assistance for disputes involving taxes, too.
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Jan. 28, 2019 12:52 pm
A community-supported fatality review might reduce overdose deaths in Philadelphia
"I strongly believe that the solutions are not going to be found in City Hall or in buildings downtown, but that they're going to be found by city officials working with community stakeholders and the people closest to the problem," said one advocate.
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