I didn’t learn anything substantial about civics until I was 25 years old. Despite mandates to learn about government in school, my public school education left me unprepared for civic engagement. My public school education taught me the basics of government but I didn’t realize how incomplete it was until I was eligible to vote […]

image: original Dignity Village encampment in NE Portland, which is now a village of tiny houses for those without permanent housing.   Homelessness is a multi-faceted problem that requires different approaches tailored to the various circumstances, causes, and specific needs of individuals and families. One solution that is attracting increasing attention is tiny homes, which […]

What is a healthy and safe community without peace of mind? And how does one find it when you’re unhoused and underserved?   It’s Monday morning in Norristown. A young woman sits at the bus stop with her bags filled with her belongings, searching anxiously for a bathroom to no avail. Across the street, the […]

How Philadelphia companies are defining their impact and why Philadelphians need to hold them Accountable to Philadelphia.

A dive into one reader's idea about how government and philanthropy can work together to get to the root of long-standing problems.

A new Pennsylvania law illuminates the troubling dynamics of this duo.

Will a historical win for Philadelphia lead to historical change?

How local organizations are hoping policies and financing can impact the intersection between long-term affordability and gentrification.

Cristina Martínez, co-owner of the renowned Mexican restaurant, speaks with Andrew Zimmern about her lamb barbacoa and her activism on February 16 at 9 p.m. on MSNBC.

Plus, high profile departures from Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and the City of Philadelphia.