purposeSep. 28, 2020 9:08 am
Tech used for public safety elicits mixed emotions in Norris Square and beyond
Drones and surveillance cameras can be an innovative resource, say some of those interviewed for this story. But others have privacy concerns and feel harms experienced by the community need to be addressed first.
purposeApr. 1, 2019 4:02 pm
From school districts to county offices, people in Chesco and Delco are concerned about the Mariner East pipelines
"In a worst-case scenario pipeline explosion on the Mariner East, we would have a catastrophe on par with 9/11,” says Eve Miari of the Clean Air Council.
purposeSep. 4, 2018 7:12 am
As easy as riding a bike: Why safer streets for cyclists mean safer streets for all
Columnist Akeem Dixon chats with the Bicycle Coalition Greater Philadelphia's Randy LoBasso about the nonprofit's latest advocacy efforts and how the nonprofit has worked to engage communities.
peopleMay 30, 2017 11:18 am
Why Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is advocating for protected bike lanes
It's about creating a "cultural barrier" as well as increasing safety, as Communications Manager Randy LoBasso explains in his "Around the Corner" interview.
peopleNov. 22, 2016 10:56 am
Yasmine Mustafa was just named one of BBC’s 100 Women 2016
The latest in a string of awards and recognitions for the ROAR for Good cofounder — even though the company hasn't brought its public safety product to market yet.
fundingNov. 21, 2016 10:48 am
GlaxoSmithKline just awarded 10 Philly nonprofits $40K each
Youth sports, safety, housing and community health were the areas of interest this year for the healthcare company.
purposeNov. 8, 2016 7:25 am
MSNBC takes a long look at the cycle of poverty in Philadelphia
The network's Geography of Poverty series reports on how the criminal justice system has kept many Philadelphians trapped in the cycle of poverty.
methodApr. 30, 2015 12:45 pm
Find Out How City Council is Addressing Key Business Issues
GPCC will hold an event May 6 with three City Council members to discuss key issues affecting local business
purposeMay 28, 2014 12:03 pm
ROAR for Good aims to reduce sexual assault through fashionable safety accessories
ROAR, founded by entrepreneur Yasmine Mustafa and still in development, will be a jewelry line of safety accessories embedded with a high-pitched alarm and intense light.
methodDec. 2, 2013 9:00 am
Event: WHYY’s What Makes Schools Safe?
In the year since the Sandy Hook shooting, controversy over gun laws and the nation’s mental health system has continued to be a national debate. On December 7th, WHYY looks to continue the community dialogue around the question, “How do we make our schools safe again?” in an event held at the University of Delaware’s Wilmington Campus. […]
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