In wards across Philadelphia, ballots for the 2025 Municipal Primary Election included positions for which no candidates were listed at all. Offices such as “Judge of Election” or “Inspector of Election” were simply left blank on the ballot for Philadelphia County. This was not a printing error. These were real vacancies — seats in the […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Philadelphia Schools take proactive steps to address mental health challenges among Black and Brown students by forging partnerships

How hubs in the Philadelphia Region are helping community members navigate the criminal justice system

What good are cleaner streets if those who should enjoy them are either dead or inside on the respirator?

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