funding
Nov. 22, 2016 12:57 pm
North Philly Peace Park is crowdfunding to build a school
If the $20K comes through, the Sala Nkrumah Institute for Creative Labor will be one more step toward the park becoming what it once was before being forced to relocate.
people
Oct. 12, 2016 11:55 am
Here’s what Nora Lichtash has learned from 30 years of working in affordable housing
The longtime ED helped found Women's Community Revitalization Project in 1986, and she has some advice for women working in community building and collaboration.
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.
funding
Sep. 9, 2016 11:56 am
Community development funding in Philly has paled in comparison to other metros
The Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Atlanta is publishing a report on community development grants made by foundations across U.S. metros between 2008 and 2013.
people
Aug. 10, 2016 12:52 pm
Sustainable business lobbyist Saleem Chapman is OK with incremental change
As long as there continues to be momentum behind it. Here's how Sustainable Business Network's policy and advocacy manager sees his role in tackling "the issue of our time."
people
Jul. 18, 2016 9:45 am
Here’s the story of how the Sharswood community fought developers to keep North Philly Peace Park alive
Cofounder Tommy Joshua knows that proactivity is essential in empowering communities to mobilize themselves.
results
Jul. 11, 2016 11:15 am
The Enterprise Center is creating the funding network its minority founders don’t yet have
The West Philly-based community development corporation just graduated the first cohort of minority businesses from ScaleUp.
purpose
Jun. 24, 2016 12:57 pm
Olney is promoting its diversity with ‘self-guided food tours’ along North 5th Street
The neighborhood is one of the most diverse in the city — something its residents consider "a strong point."
results
Jun. 17, 2016 9:34 am
Why Philadelphians should be happy the city is crowded with tourists
At this month's OpenAccessPHL meetup, leaders from the city's tourism sector spoke about the economic plus side of those sometimes-pesky visitors.
people
Jun. 7, 2016 12:50 pm
“You don’t have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one” — Majora Carter
The acclaimed urban strategist is the keynote speaker at Arts + Business Council's "Reimagine, Redesign, Rebuild the Civic Commons for a Greater Good" this Thursday. Here's her advice for communities looking to strengthen themselves.