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Feb. 5, 2018 8:25 am
Philadelphia cedes rank but remains top 10 in latest Campaign for Black Male Achievement report
But in the year separating the reports, the Office of Black Male Engagement also saw an administration change and shifting priorities. Here's how its leadership is working improve outcomes for Black men and boys.
method
Jan. 24, 2018 1:55 pm
What’s missing from the conversation about safe injection sites: drug users’ voices
"This is a very top-down process, and that doesn't always reflect what's best for drug users," said one harm reduction activist. Inside the fight to quell the city's opioid addiction crisis.
people
Jan. 16, 2018 1:49 pm
Power Moves: City Hall shakeups, nonprofit departures and a new poet laureate
Leadership changes in Philly's commerce, public health and innovation and technology departments — plus, Sustainable Business Network is out of a policy manager, and CASA Youth Advocates has a new ED.
people
Jan. 12, 2018 2:37 pm
Arun Prabhakaran signed on as Krasner’s chief of staff after touring MLK’s hometown
Urban Affairs Coalition's former senior VP said he took the job after hearing a King speech on the importance of giving oneself up to the greater cause.
funding
Jan. 11, 2018 1:17 pm
It’s time for Philly to invest in Philly
Columnist Tivoni Devor advocates for redistributing the city's pension fund and introducing a public bank for the sake of strengthening the city's workforce. Hear him out.
purpose
Jan. 8, 2018 11:56 am
SERVE Philadelphia wants to log 100,000 hours of volunteer service in 2018
The Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Services's #CommitToServe campaign will connect individuals to volunteer opportunities throughout the city.
purpose
Jan. 8, 2018 11:01 am
Relive AP Gov with Nick Marzano’s ‘Local Nation’ podcast
Learn the basics of U.S. government structure from a Philly civic engagement pro.
people
Jan. 5, 2018 12:55 pm
Power Moves: Philly’s new DA and Science Center’s exiting CEO
Plus, Emerge Pennsylvania and Tribe 12 announced their latest cohorts, Public Citizens for Children and Youth has a stacked new advisory board and five more leadership changes in the local social impact community.
people
Jan. 3, 2018 12:55 pm
Philly’s newest anti-poverty hire is also a former roller derby pro
Cassie Haynes, the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity's new deputy director of innovation, plans to focus on policy over programs.
people
Dec. 20, 2017 12:51 pm
These are the 14 people you need to know in Philly civic tech: The realLIST
The city staffers, open data geeks and civic engagement pros who shaped the scene.