method
Aug. 1, 2016 11:25 am
Jim Kenney, take note of how these 3 mayors solved their cities’ biggest problems
John Fetterman, Alex Torpey and Lovely Warren discussed how they curbed the most pressing problems in their communities at a recent panel about innovation in local government.
people
Jul. 28, 2016 11:32 am
10 ideas from local leaders that might move criminal justice reform forward
Five local leaders (and then some) got together to talk about how we should start rethinking what crime and punishment should look like at a DNC event hosted by The Atlantic.
purpose
Jul. 27, 2016 3:49 pm
Mighty Writers gathered over 2,000 kids to break a world record
While sitting on the Art Museum steps and answering the writing prompt, “If I were president …” they attempted to become the “most kids age 7 to 17 writing essays at the same time and place.”
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.
method
Jul. 27, 2016 11:05 am
Why ‘immigration is good for business’
And why Philly needs a Latinx police captain, as our mayor shared during a forum on immigration policy in three major American cities.
people
Jul. 26, 2016 12:27 pm
Follow Media Mobilizing’s Bryan Mercer on this ‘social justice tour’ of Philly
This is the real Philadelphia — not the Philadelphia DNC visitors might be seeing.
purpose
Jul. 25, 2016 2:54 pm
This pop-up art exhibition in Callowhill examines a plethora of social issues and looks really, really cool
Banksy's in town for the DNC.
purpose
Jul. 25, 2016 10:39 am
How Urban Creators is giving youth an alternative to the DNC this week
The urban farm is hosting a series of events around community and social issues such as #BlackLivesMatter and food justice.
purpose
Jul. 20, 2016 12:55 pm
The mural that’s putting Broad Street at center stage during the DNC: A photo essay
"I think it's a time when people are really considering how to feel about one another and how we can work together," artist Mat Tomezsko said. "Right now it seems very dire and very negative. And here is a really bold statement of optimism."
purpose
Jul. 19, 2016 12:16 pm
13 homegrown DNC events to get you hype for democracy
The Democratic National Convention is happening next week, people. These will help you make the most of it.