purpose
Sep. 24, 2020 12:25 pm
Temple University’s COVID outbreak left North Philadelphia’s Black community ill-equipped and uninformed
Neighborhood leaders paint a picture of a vulnerable community imperiled, not only by COVID-19, but by students' risky behavior and a university plan that didn't include them.
people
Feb. 14, 2020 1:11 pm
Ronald Crawford believes Meek Mill, Jay Z and Nas have something healing to say to Philly’s returning citizens
That belief is the backbone of HipHopPsychoEd, the free therapeutic town halls that Crawford hosts.
method
Jan. 7, 2019 4:38 pm
Inside Esperanza’s ‘asset-building’ development strategy in Hunting Park
"As Hispanic people," said President and CEO Rev. Luis Cortés, "we need to build institutions that we control.” Here's the ethos behind the North Philadelphia nonprofit's long-term community engagement strategy.
purpose
Oct. 25, 2018 9:27 am
Hack for North Philadelphia at #QuestHacks next week
Calling all journalists, technologists and North Philly residents: Collaborate for a cause Nov. 2 and 3 at the Code for Philly-led Community Digital Solutions Day.
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Oct. 12, 2018 1:35 pm
In North Philadelphia, equitable community development requires community engagement
Esperanza's Gabriella Gabriel Paez and Firm Hope Baptist Church's Rev. Richard Harris discuss revitalization projects they've piloted in Hunting Park and Kensington and how they keep local residents top of mind.
people
Aug. 7, 2018 12:34 pm
How Philly’s 4 Emerging City Champions are reimagining public space for social change
8 80 Cities' local fellows will produce short-term projects aimed at increasing mobility and civic engagement in Norris Square, South Street, Mt. Airy and beyond.
people
Aug. 6, 2018 1:00 pm
In Strawberry Mansion, a safe haven’s founder aims to turn apathy to ambition
Kevin Upshur founded the North Philadelphia nonprofit 10 years ago so local kids could have a respite from the streets. Despite national press and high-profile partnerships, challenges persist.
results
Jul. 17, 2018 1:51 pm
The Village of Arts and Humanities turned recorded interviews into a civic engagement tool
"Home Court: The Hartranft Basketball Revival," an art exhibit celebrating the renovation of a North Philadelphia neighborhood's courts, includes interviews with community members about their collective past, present and future.
method
Jun. 15, 2018 12:20 pm
In North Philly, a produce truck and a supermarket are fighting food insecurity
Perhaps Fresh Grocer and Aleksandr Faynberg are competitors, but for those who live near Broad and Jefferson streets, they both fill an essential need.
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Mar. 7, 2018 7:46 am
This faith-based organization puts ‘the soul back in solar’ energy in North Philly
Serenity Soular partners with local churches and community spaces, plus Swarthmore College students and solar company Solar States, to make renewable energy more accessible.