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Nov. 13, 2017 12:56 pm
Juntos just formed Philly’s first Community Resistance Zone for immigrants’ rights
Over the weekend, the activist organization helped almost 150 volunteers register 500 South Philly residents as advocates.
people
Nov. 8, 2017 8:21 am
Power Moves: 9 hires, awards and board appointments at Philly nonprofits
Leadership additions at The Philadelphia Foundation, Penn's Kleinman Center, WXPN, Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation and more. Plus, the inaugural Lindy Fellows, and national kudos for ArtWell founder Susan Teegan.
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Oct. 31, 2017 2:27 pm
5 lessons on leadership from Ela Conf, the not-just-for-coders tech conference
Thoughts on diversity, inclusion and failure from the annual conference for women-identifying people, trans men and genderqueer folks from all walks of the tech ecosystem.
people
Oct. 30, 2017 10:58 am
These 17 people are overseeing the $500 million Rebuild
These stakeholders are the new oversight board for the initiative improving Philadelphia's public spaces. Their first public meeting is this week.
people
Oct. 26, 2017 11:52 am
After 16 years, the Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia chief steps aside
Executive Director Ina Lipman will leave by April to continue her work in educational advocacy — though she, purposefully, has no specific plan for next steps.
funding
Oct. 25, 2017 12:57 pm
Help Germantown win $150K from AmEx to preserve its historic properties
Germantown United CDC's entry is currently in first place in a national competition of historic main streets. Vote five times per day through Tuesday, Oct. 31, to keep it there.
people
Oct. 24, 2017 12:57 pm
Power Moves: Pennsylvania’s Commission for Women just got some Philly flavor
Plus, meet the five inaugural Buchholz Fellows, the city's new West Philly Promise Zone head, College Possible Philadelphia's new ED and more.
results
Oct. 23, 2017 12:55 pm
This social enterprise tackling food insecurity won the first Camden Catalyst pitch competition
Invincible City Farms took home $25,000 and committed to plopping its headquarters in the economically distressed city at Waterfront Ventures.
results
Oct. 12, 2017 12:27 pm
It turns out eliminating cash bail would save the city $75M annually
According to a new report by City Controller Alan Butkovitz.
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Oct. 4, 2017 1:18 pm
Snag a Fels Lab grad student for your next nonprofit consulting project
The Fels Institute of Government program is connecting its students to local orgs and city agencies to work on policy, strategic planning and other projects as part of their capstones or internships.