method
May 16, 2017 1:49 pm
The inaugural Franklin SP2 Social Innovation Prize asked: How can innovation lead to action?
Build upon past research and collaborate with those directly affected by the issues.
funding
May 15, 2017 11:09 am
4 Philly urbanists were just named Emerging City Champions
Run by nonprofit 8 80 Cities and funded by the Knight Foundation, the yearlong fellowship offers $5,000 to "implement an innovative project to enhance public spaces, mobility or civic engagement."
people
Apr. 25, 2017 12:04 pm
Nominate a Philly immigrant entrepreneur to get their name etched into a concrete block
University City Science Center is accepting nominations for its 2017 Innovators Walk of Fame through May 19.
funding
Mar. 14, 2017 4:04 pm
These 5 behavioral health programs are up for Scattergood Foundation’s Innovation Awards
The foundation is leaving it up to the public to decide which program takes home $25K.
purpose
Jan. 4, 2017 7:55 am
The Mayor’s Fund wants a maker to build an ‘innovative’ piece of furniture for City Hall Courtyard
Harken back to the days of yore, when City Hall used to be a clean water pump.
funding
Dec. 22, 2016 4:06 pm
Barra Foundation made 7 new grants this month
Including one to scale Jumpstart Germantown and one to transform the Philadelphia Zoo into an "urban asset."
funding
Dec. 20, 2016 12:39 pm
Knight’s revamped strategy calls for reinvestment in ‘promising projects’
Expect the foundation to "double down" on projects that work, said Philly Program Director Patrick Morgan.
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.
results
Oct. 24, 2016 11:46 am
Why your calls with the Revenue and Water departments are friendlier
Staffers are receiving training in trauma-informed customer service. It's one outcome from Living Cities' City Accelerator initiative.
people
Oct. 20, 2016 12:42 pm
Why this city employee wants young people to consider City Hall for their next jobs
The Office of Innovation and Technology's Eliza Pollack makes the case for public service. "Working for the city is unlike anything I imagined, and it has turned out to be the best decision I could have made."