purpose
May 21, 2020 10:19 am
Controller Rebecca Rhynhart releases analysis of proposed 2021 budget, and offers an alternative
As budget hearings begin, Philly’s financial watchdog proposes changes she says could save some City offices.
purpose
May 8, 2020 8:33 am
Opinion: Budget cuts would make us a city with no front door
The growth that Philadelphia has experienced in population, in jobs, in reputation, are all a result of the offices the mayor proposes to cut or eliminate, says guest columnist Deborah Diamond.
results
Apr. 13, 2015 1:30 pm
How Federal Guidelines are Stunting Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)
How a popular revitalization program is being hindered by a new interpretation of federal regulations
purpose
Feb. 10, 2015 1:01 pm
Funding Post to Spotlight Women at Investor Roundtable
The roundtable will be focused on bringing more women-led startups into the spotlight.
purpose
Feb. 4, 2015 1:12 pm
Philly, here’s your impact for January: OpenAccessPHL, #ReclaimMLK, Homeless Count and more
2015 started off with big movements and innovative new programs – check out these highlights from January: [listly id=”ZYy” layout=”magazine” show_header=”false” show_author=”false” show_sharing=”false” show_tools=”false” per_page=”25″]
purpose
Jan. 14, 2015 3:18 pm
January Convening of Open Access PHL Brings Together City Officials with Big Ideas
The first monthly OAP convening of 2015 featured city officials talking about how to innovate government.
purpose
Dec. 29, 2014 12:30 pm
Best Stories of 2014: Revitalization
Revitalization is our term for place-based community development. This includes any work being done to improve commercial corridors, park space, affordable housing, small businesses, and neighborhood safety.
funding
Dec. 3, 2014 3:48 pm
Crowdfunding Platform Kiva Zip Partners with Philadelphia
A new way for small businesses to access loans
funding
Oct. 15, 2014 12:45 pm
Storefront Challenge 2014 Celebrates How Good Design is Good Business
The Commerce Department and the Community Design Collaborative (CDC) held an award ceremony yesterday, October 14, for businesses that have made storefront improvements in the last two years. The winning storefronts were selected from a city-wide call for nominations that included a range of designs, from formerly vacant buildings transformed by new businesses to minor retrofits made […]
funding
Oct. 3, 2014 11:03 am
DesignPhiladelphia Festival Highlights More Than Good Design
The upcoming DesignPhiladelphia Festival, which runs from October 8-17, will celebrate good design in Philadelphia. While many events are focused on areas commonly associated with design, such as fashion or product design, the festival will also feature a number of events looking at the design of the city itself — from its architecture and industrial […]
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