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For Philly Students, Broad Exposure Could Have A Broad Impact column

Dec. 18, 2024 8:00 am

For Philly Students, Broad Exposure Could Have A Broad Impact

Inside Harriett’s Bookshop in Fishtown the week before Thanksgiving, the spirits of celebration and gratitude were high. The grand centerpiece of the little shop was a large table that stretched from the entrance all the way to the middle of the room; it was draped with a cloth and every inch was covered in banquet […]
 Part 2: The Arena Effect: Stadiums and Communities column

Nov. 20, 2024 8:00 am

 Part 2: The Arena Effect: Stadiums and Communities

As Philadelphia deliberates over the proposed 76ers arena in Center City, a familiar story unfolds across the country: the contentious intersection of stadium developments and their lasting impact on communities. While several groups tout potential benefits such as crime reduction, job creation, and affordable housing, those communities and groups affected, voice a narrative of displacement, […]
Beyond the Ballot: How Parties Engaged and What It Can Mean for the Future column

Nov. 7, 2024 7:48 am

Beyond the Ballot: How Parties Engaged and What It Can Mean for the Future

93 days ago, in the middle of an election cycle between incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris became the new official democratic candidate for the President of the United States. Not only was this move unexpected and unprecedented, it was the clearest signal to everyone so far that […]
Successes and Challenges on TAP column

Aug. 21, 2024 8:00 am

Successes and Challenges on TAP

The Northwest Philadelphia Technical Assistance Program, or NW Philly TAP, is a human and equity centered design model program run by The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University, the Penn Injury Science Center, and the Center for Disease Control. The program brought together a coalition of nonprofit organizations, each dedicated to the safety and well-being […]
Remaining Fearless in the Face of Adversity: Part 2 Local Legislation column

Jun. 26, 2024 8:33 am

Remaining Fearless in the Face of Adversity: Part 2 Local Legislation

Following the ruling by The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Judicial Circuit, there have been calls for the federal government to intervene to ensure that civil rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are not completely abolished. Fearless Fund co-founder and CEO, Arian Simone is calling for an executive order from President […]
Healing Minds, Nurturing Futures: Philadelphia Schools Embrace Mental Health Partnerships column

May 15, 2024 8:00 am

Healing Minds, Nurturing Futures: Philadelphia Schools Embrace Mental Health Partnerships

Philadelphia Schools take proactive steps to address mental health challenges among Black and Brown students by forging partnerships
Participatory Defense Initiatives Combat Racial Inequities and Empower Community Members column

May 8, 2024 8:00 am

Participatory Defense Initiatives Combat Racial Inequities and Empower Community Members

How hubs in the Philadelphia Region are helping community members navigate the criminal justice system
Gasping for air column

Apr. 24, 2024 8:00 am

Gasping for air

What good are cleaner streets if those who should enjoy them are either dead or inside on the respirator?
100 Days With No Plan, Delaware County Residents Want More column

Apr. 17, 2024 8:00 am

100 Days With No Plan, Delaware County Residents Want More

In response to an ask for the new Executive Director’s 100 day strategic plan: There are “no such records.”
Skin In The Game column

Mar. 27, 2024 8:00 am

Skin In The Game

Health disparities go beyond mere access to healthcare, and the inequities are impacting our skin.