purpose
Oct. 14, 2021 9:15 am
Village of the Arts seeks to deepen and scale its impact as it reflects on its legacy
The Fairhill-Hartranft organization is growing its team and expanding its programs.
purpose
May 2, 2019 7:57 am
That thing you do: What happened around Philly in April
Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations across the city were busy making their presence felt this past month.
funding
Mar. 13, 2017 11:36 am
The New York Times tours Philly’s ‘crumbling libraries and rec centers’
“We want every Philadelphian to be able to walk to a place that says, ‘You are worth it,'" said Parks Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell.
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.
people
Nov. 10, 2016 7:28 am
The city is spending half a billion dollars on improving its civic assets
Parks and Rec Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell tells us why Philadelphia needs the "Rebuild" project in her "Around the Corner" interview.
results
Oct. 18, 2016 3:34 pm
All 223 miles of Philly’s park trails have been mapped with Google Trekker
Two outdoorsy-types were contracted by the city to hike the parks earlier this year. Six months later, the job is complete.
method
Jul. 12, 2016 10:01 am
University City’s Victorian-era cemetery is actually doing some cool things
The Woodlands is absorbing the innovative spirit of the thousands of dead artists and entrepreneurs it houses.
results
Jun. 27, 2016 12:44 pm
This Harrowgate civic group is engaging residents of all ages to take back their park
Thanks to organizational partnerships, feedback from long-term neighbors and help from the city, the newly formed Friends of Harrowgate Park is revamping a once-decrepit neighborhood asset.
method
Jun. 10, 2016 11:15 am
Majora Carter came to town to lend some advice to Philly’s civic spaces
Community isn't just a place, Carter said at an Arts + Business Council and Chamber event. It's an activity, and people need a place to do it.
purpose
Dec. 28, 2015 2:59 pm
8 things to anticipate on the social impact front in 2016
It's looking to be a great year for making smarter impact — for the most part. Here's what's in store for Philadelphia.