purpose
Oct. 17, 2016 7:23 am
It’s go-time for Philly barbershops boosting the Black vote
Duerward “DJ Woody Wood” Beale's civic engagement project won a $250,000 Knight News Challenge grant last year. With the presidential election a mere three weeks away, the pressure is on.
people
Oct. 14, 2016 12:57 pm
What this tech guy wants to bring to his new gig in civic engagement
Alex Kaplan left his job at makerspace NextFab for South of South Neighborhood Association, where he knows he'll have to "spider hunt" for innovation.
purpose
Oct. 5, 2016 4:22 pm
Find out if you’re registered to vote by clicking the link in this story
Just a link and a gif.
results
Oct. 4, 2016 8:12 am
What this study on the accessibility of U.S. cities gets wrong
Philly ranks 63 out of 150 on a list of best U.S. cities for people with disabilities. Local accessibility advocate Ather Sharif says Philly isn't perfect, but the study is a bit flawed.
method
Sep. 27, 2016 2:48 pm
How this crew of professors is exploring the history of Philly rowhomes
How much do you know about the structure you live in? PhillyRow wants to help you find out — while boosting your civic pride.
method
Aug. 25, 2016 8:45 am
Tell the City of Philadelphia how you ~really~ feel about housing and neighborhood issues
Help the city help figure out its future housing and community development plans with this survey.
results
Jul. 29, 2016 12:32 pm
Civic tech competition American Experiments ended in a tie
Crowdpac and Democracy Works shared the first-place honor in a competition that pitted six civic tech companies — two from Philly — against each other.
results
Jul. 27, 2016 12:42 pm
Why is it so hard to get young people to vote?
Millennials are always logged on and connected. Yet their mobility makes them harder to reach — especially when it's time to hit the polls.
purpose
Jul. 18, 2016 12:45 pm
This coalition is working to increase Black voter turnout in Philly
"If there's anything that could make us voiceless," said NAACP chapter president Minister Rodney Muhammad, it's choosing not to vote.
purpose
Jun. 14, 2016 12:58 pm
If you’re not engaged with poverty at some level, ‘You’re privileged’
That's what Helen Gym said at a Young Involved Philadelphia panel on systematic poverty and inequality in the city. Here are some takeaways from the event.