Aug. 18, 2021 9:31 am
PHLConnectED has enabled 18K+ internet connections in a year, the City says
Plus, here's how Philadelphia stands to benefit from the newly passed $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill.
Jan. 26, 2021 12:10 pm
Second chances stalled: Advocates wait for pardons on Gov’s desk to be signed
“[Pardon recommendations] could sit on his desk for two years. He has no accountability to do it or he has nobody pushing him.” Rev. Michelle Simmons tells Generocity contributor Brandon Dorfman in this deep dive into PA's pardons logjam.
Mar. 13, 2020 8:23 am
How the city and Kensington-area orgs are trying to fix the census’ historical undercount of Latinxs
“It’s really important [to be counted] because it’s validation of our presence,” says Will González, the executive director of Ceiba.
Sep. 10, 2019 2:14 pm
Skills acquisition to literacy — this month we’re talking adult education in Philadelphia
In the upcoming weeks, we will introduce you to some of the adult education providers who impact the lives of adults with barriers to employment, as well as those organizations that offer opportunities for nonprofit pros to develop new skills.
Jun. 20, 2019 10:20 am
The homework gap in Philadelphia neighborhoods
In a 2015 survey, nearly half of students said they were unable to complete a homework assignment due to lack of internet or computer access. Take a look at the interactive map that shows the neighborhoods in Philly where that is most likely to happen.
May 21, 2019 1:19 pm
For LGBTQ-identified folks, Census 2020 represents both a missed opportunity and an opportunity not to be missed
Community organizations and LGBTQ-serving nonprofits have an opportunity to educate on the benefits of participation in Census 2020 despite omission of a specific question about sexual orientation and gender identity.
Aug. 21, 2014 10:22 am
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Releases Latest Report on Cycling Trends
Photo via Flickr user Seth Werkheiser The Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition released its latest report on cycling trends in Philadelphia this week. The report, Bike PHL Facts, tracks ridership in the city and identifies trends in who is riding, how they are riding and what it means for cycling overall. The Bicycle Coalition collects data by […]