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Philly In Paris: The Sky’s The Limit

Jan. 22, 2025 7:30 am

Philly In Paris: The Sky’s The Limit

Philly In Paris, the collaborative project with community roots that brought together several  organizations – partnering for the first time – to take nine of the most at-risk students in the school district to Paris, France, was 100% an experiment in community collaboration, and the strength of the commitment of the village. All the facets […]
For Philly Students, Broad Exposure Could Have A Broad Impact

Dec. 18, 2024 8:00 am

For Philly Students, Broad Exposure Could Have A Broad Impact

Inside Harriett’s Bookshop in Fishtown the week before Thanksgiving, the spirits of celebration and gratitude were high. The grand centerpiece of the little shop was a large table that stretched from the entrance all the way to the middle of the room; it was draped with a cloth and every inch was covered in banquet […]
Dreaming Beyond the Block

Oct. 30, 2024 8:00 am

Dreaming Beyond the Block

I am a 17 year old Black male from Down The Bottom in West Philadelphia. I’ve become too familiar with the sound of sirens and the cold feel of handcuffs. Gun charges became part of my life early on, not because I was out to cause trouble, but because it felt like I had no […]
Successes and Challenges on TAP

Aug. 21, 2024 8:00 am

Successes and Challenges on TAP

The Northwest Philadelphia Technical Assistance Program, or NW Philly TAP, is a human and equity centered design model program run by The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University, the Penn Injury Science Center, and the Center for Disease Control. The program brought together a coalition of nonprofit organizations, each dedicated to the safety and well-being […]
Philadelphia’s Fiscal Tapestry: Untangling the Challenges and Oversight to Provide Needed Services

Feb. 14, 2024 8:00 am

Philadelphia’s Fiscal Tapestry: Untangling the Challenges and Oversight to Provide Needed Services

Unraveling the Intricacies of Philadelphia’s Fiscal Landscape
Homicides in Philadelphia Are Trending Downward. Will It Last?

Jul. 26, 2023 5:30 am

Homicides in Philadelphia Are Trending Downward. Will It Last?

City officials argue that to keep killings on the decline, the Republican-led state Senate needs to pass stronger gun laws.
Advancing Solutions to Philadelphia’s Issues

Jun. 28, 2023 8:55 am

Advancing Solutions to Philadelphia’s Issues

Community driven solutions at the intersection of Housing, Workforce Development, Education, and Public Safety
Philly’s Violence Prevention Grant Program Brought Mixed Results. Now What? funding

Jun. 21, 2023 8:35 am

Philly’s Violence Prevention Grant Program Brought Mixed Results. Now What?

The city awarded 31 community groups between $100,000 and $1 million each. Not all participants are reapplying.
Protect Bail Funds—and End Cash Bail funding

Jun. 21, 2023 8:22 am

Protect Bail Funds—and End Cash Bail

A terrifying scene played out in Atlanta last week, and I want to know what Cherelle Parker thinks about it.
Gun Violence Report: Dollars and Sense funding

Jun. 21, 2023 8:14 am

Gun Violence Report: Dollars and Sense

$63.5 million in government funding to local organizations: What was the goal and was it successful?