purpose
Jul. 24, 2019 8:00 am
H.S. students of color set their sights on voter engagement in Kensington
During the school year, Youth United for Change focuses on education and schooling activism. But in the summer, all the organization’s resources are focused on the VOTA! project.
purpose
Jul. 10, 2019 2:04 pm
15 deserving nonprofits want you to vote for them — now
The public voting phase of Philadelphia Foundation's Key to Community grants runs through July 26.
people
Jun. 25, 2019 7:02 am
Kathryn Ott Lovell: ‘There is huge potential in Philadelphia’s public spaces’
One of two Philadelphians named a Public Spaces Fellow by the Knight Foundation, the Commissioner of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation says she'll now have the chance to test drive creative ideas.
people
Jun. 21, 2019 3:11 pm
Anuj Gupta on the power of the ‘common denominator’ public space
One of two Philadelphians named a Public Spaces Fellow by the Knight Foundation, the general manager of Reading Terminal Market will now have support while exploring how to best use our shared spaces.
purpose
Jun. 13, 2019 10:41 am
PA Humanities Council helps communities reclaim their stories
PHC is a resource for cities like Chester and Carlisle to tell their stories through art and discussion.
purpose
May 29, 2019 12:05 pm
ACLU takes its show on the road
Traditionally, the ACLU has fought its social justice battles in the courtroom and the halls of legislatures across the country, but now it is taking its fight to the streets in the form of grassroots advocacy and voter education.
people
May 22, 2019 8:00 am
Power Moves: Michael Norris will head historic Carpenters’ Company, Carpenters’ Hall
Plus, two hires at the City of Philadelphia, one at the Women's Medical Fund, and more.
results
Apr. 18, 2019 10:51 am
Knight Foundation releases report assessing Civic Commons efforts in 5 cities, including Philly
The initiative was piloted in Philadelphia in 2015 with $11 million in support from Knight and the William Penn Foundation.
funding
Mar. 12, 2019 7:05 am
Do you design for your community and work for engagement in public spaces?
If so, the Knight Foundation wants you to nominate yourself for one of its inaugural Public Spaces Fellowships.
method
Feb. 20, 2019 2:40 pm
March For Our Lives Philly youth organizers: It’s ‘extremely important for us to participate in politics’
Local teens are hosting voter registration drives at their schools and encouraging their peers to be politically aware. Plus, here's how to vote for the first time.