
Jan. 31, 2014 1:19 pm
News Links: Philly school to become ‘Center for Excellence in Learning,’ Riding along with the people who help Philly’s chronically homeless, Philadelphia Freedom: The city is now taking requests for what data to set free
Watch this film by North Philly teens about a shooting Students at Strawberry Mansion High School created a film about a teen shooting funding by U.S. Attorney’s Office and nonprofit EducationWorks. [Technically Philly] CPC reviews plans for Central Northeast, Lower North neighborhoods The Philadelphia City Planning Commission reviewed district-level comprehensive plans for the Lower North and […]

Jan. 17, 2014 2:17 pm
News Links: Promise Zone Initiative Waiting on Tax Breaks, Mapping Project Shows Philadelphia Pre-K Needs, A ShopRite in North Philly
Promise Zone Initiative Waiting on Tax BreaksA large segment of West Philadelphia was chosen as one of five Promise Zones designated by a federal community development program.[Plan Philly] Mapping Project Shows Philadelphia Pre-K Needs, Prompts FundingDelaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children was awarded $1 million in funding after presenting City Council with […]

Jan. 10, 2014 2:49 pm
News Links: Celebrating the Philadelphia2035 Plan, Center City District Releases Job Report, A Haven for Homeless in the Cold
Celebrating the Philadelphia2035 Plan This week Philadelphia took a moment to celebrate the progress made over the last year in the ongoing Philadelphia2035 planning process. Plan Philly reflects on these developments. [Plan Philly] Center City District Releases Job Report The Center City District has a role outside keeping downtown Philadelphia clean and safe. […]

Dec. 30, 2013 10:35 am
Events Roundup: Spruce Foundation Partner Showcase, Rough Cuts Philly, Power of the Plan and More
Spruce Foundation: 2014 Partner Showcase Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom Street on January 8th at 7:00pm-9:00pm Meet the Spruce Foundation’s 2014 partners: iPraxis, Asian Arts Initiative, The Attic Youth Center, and Girls on the Run. Learn about the Spruce Foundation and their partners as well as find out how you get involved in fostering change for Philly’s youth through volunteering and meaningful engagement. […]