Jan. 2, 2020 12:40 pm
These six organizations are improving their neighborhoods with help from Community Connectors
LISC Philadelphia’s Community Connectors Program and Institute trains residents who are employed by participating community-based organizations in North Philadelphia and West Philadelphia.
Nov. 21, 2019 2:50 pm
The People’s Media Record safeguards the past while making it radically accessible
Community media is critical because it is produced by those at the heart of the narrative, says guest columnist Helyx Horwitz.
Sep. 12, 2019 4:38 pm
Here’s a timeline with 19 events you can’t miss during Hispanic Heritage Month
Get ready to celebrate 30 days of Latinidad — Philly-style.
Aug. 22, 2019 8:15 am
12 philanthropy orgs aim to improve equity with support from Philanthropy Network
‘Equity in Philanthropy’ will show organizations how to improve themselves to solve problems rather than patching them.
Aug. 13, 2019 9:08 am
‘Homegrown’ leadership is the way to make meaningful change in communities
The Philadelphia Foundation's Pedro Ramos talks racial equity, community conversations and accessibility in philanthropy.
Jun. 27, 2019 8:40 am
Indah Nuritasari: ‘I believe that stories, journalism is very powerful’
The Indonesian writer says she organizes workshops for immigrants and refugees because she knows how hard life can be for them.
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.
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.
May 13, 2019 6:00 am
Kensington Derby and Arts Festival celebrates on-the-fly inventiveness and spirit of community
The final event of #PTW19 brought together local businesses, artists and STEM-informed "human-powered transit."
Mar. 11, 2019 11:58 am
Curing the ailing healthcare system with stories
The stories told at StoryCure are part of a Business Innovation Factory project that puts individuals and families at the center of the healthcare model.