Jun. 14, 2021 9:58 am
Delaware County is having a moment. Nonprofits share $2.1M in funding to provide for crucial needs
"Every day, nonprofits serving our county have been on the front lines offering critical services to Delaware County residents," said Frances Sheehan of the Foundation for Delaware County.
May 27, 2021 1:37 pm
Reducing racial wealth inequality and preserving beacons of hope through employee ownership
Guest columnist Sean Tamba-Matthew outlines actions that can drive increased employee ownership for workers of color in Philadelphia and successful ownership transitions for the city’s minority-owned businesses.
Nov. 6, 2020 2:30 pm
City says it’s making progress on protest-driven policy changes
After 11 meetings, the City's "Pathways to Reform, Transformation and Reconciliation" steering committee has released its first progress report in its four areas of concern.
Nov. 4, 2020 3:28 pm
Government and nonprofit leaders explore routes from job to career
In addition to working towards racial equity during the economic recovery, the employment and career panel offered solutions for leaders to better understand their mission and the people they assist.
May 7, 2020 2:45 pm
No surprise that Black Americans are bearing the brunt of coronavirus recession, says Rutgers prof
Guest columnist William Rodger's estimate has the Black American unemployment rate already exceeding 20%, compared to a white unemployment rate of 13%.
Dec. 27, 2019 8:30 am
Seizing an opportunity for success in growing small businesses
Regulatory adjustments could accelerate the creation of OZ funds that would attract capital to high-impact ventures in distressed places, says Margaret Berger Bradley in this guest post from ImpactPHL Perspectives.
Oct. 14, 2019 8:00 am
Systems blocking people from self-sufficiency
The reality of losing public benefits due to achieving economically is frightening, but it is possible to navigate with preparation, says guest columnist David Griffith of Episcopal Community Services.
Jan. 5, 2017 10:07 am
Wharton Social Impact Initiative tackles the post-Recession bank stereotype
Believe it or not, triple-bottom-line banking is a thing. Beneficial State Bank founder Kat Taylor sat down with WSII VP Katherine Klein to talk about it.
Dec. 29, 2016 12:14 pm
5 stories we fawned over in 2016
The stories we're most proud of from the past year.
Oct. 13, 2016 12:51 pm
Explore unemployment rates in Philly neighborhoods using this tool
It's currently in beta, but National Equity Atlas' new map allows users to compare unemployment rates in neighborhoods across the country by race and ethnicity.