purpose
Nov. 3, 2016 3:20 pm
The Barnes Foundation is piloting some wearable tech this month
Enhance your visit with complementary digital content. Barnes will experiment with Apple Watches this month, thanks to funding from the Barra Foundation.
method
Oct. 24, 2016 3:45 pm
Social workers are taking improv classes to learn how to think on their feet
Improv comedy: It's not just for your annoying theatre friends anymore.
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.
method
Oct. 7, 2016 12:41 pm
Why ethical redevelopment is just an idea — for now
The real challenge is figuring out how it can actually work in historically marginalized urban communities.
purpose
Sep. 20, 2016 12:58 pm
This Philadelphian has an art project that’s helping refugee children in Lebanon get an education
By expressing themselves with photography, art and writing. It's called We Grow Where We Are, founded by Philadelphia resident Greg Shaheen.
purpose
Sep. 14, 2016 8:39 am
Why Rasheedah Phillips wants Temple University to collaborate on Community Futures Lab
The sci-fi author and housing attorney wants to see support from her alma mater as her art collective attempts to heal and preserve an adjacent community.
results
Sep. 13, 2016 2:32 pm
Global Philadelphia Association just launched a post-World Heritage City designation strategic plan
The plan outlines objectives for capitalizing on the international recognition.
people
Aug. 30, 2016 12:58 pm
Betcha don’t know these Philly rappers for their social impact
Philly artists Black Thought, Meek Mill and Freeway have three different approaches to hometown philanthropy.
purpose
Aug. 29, 2016 10:12 am
How Derrick Ford’s singing competition is helping people in recovery become symbols of hope
Recovery Idol just ended its sixth year with a performance at the Dell.
results
Aug. 8, 2016 8:40 am
Kensington youth interviewed homeless individuals and then made some art about it
"I think it's crazy what they've gone through," said one participant. "Someone should do something about homelessness."