Philadelphia kicks off ‘Between the Ballots’ series to provide resources, boost voter turnout for upcoming elections
Philadelphia kicks off ‘Between the Ballots’ series to provide resources, boost voter turnout for upcoming elections
Local officials and civic leaders gathered at the 4th District Satellite Office on July 23 for the first of 10 events to encourage civic engagement in the community.
‘Frontline Dads’: Frenando el camino de la escuela a la prisión
Frontline Dads: Cutting the supply to the school-to-prison pipeline
Through youth mentorship, re-entry support, violence prevention, and more, Frontline Dads advocates for community empowerment.
Frontline Dads: Cutting the supply to the school-to-prison pipeline
Frontline Dads: Cutting the supply to the school-to-prison pipeline
Through youth mentorship, re-entry support, violence prevention, and more, Frontline Dads advocates for community empowerment.
Northeast Philly residents raise concerns over school closures and small business taxes
Northeast Philly residents raise concerns over school closures and small business taxes
On April 25, residents in Philadelphia’s Mayfair neighborhood gathered at Saint John’s Lutheran Church on Tyson Avenue to discuss how recent city decisions — including Philadelphia school closures and changes to the city’s Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) — could impact families, teachers, and small businesses across Northeast Philadelphia.
Los residentes del noreste de Filadelfia expresan preocupación por el cierre de escuelas y los impuestos a las pequeñas empresas
Los residentes del noreste de Filadelfia expresan preocupación por el cierre de escuelas y los impuestos a las pequeñas empresas
Miembros de la comunidad se reunieron en Mayfair para discutir el cierre de escuelas en Filadelfia, los cambios en el impuesto BIRT y el compromiso cívico de cara a los debates en curso sobre el presupuesto de la ciudad.
Tacony Creek Park, embraced by the community, reopens as green space after years of cleanup
North Philly celebrates the opening of a new green space in Tacony Creek Park after years of cleanup
The 300-acre nature preserve was once home to one of the city’s largest illegal dumping sites.
On April 11, hundreds gathered in Tacony Creek Park to celebrate the unveiling of a new 49-acre nature preserve. It will serve as a new entrance to the 300-acre park on the grounds of Friends Hospital. The celebration was organized by the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF), but also featured the support of several partners from the city and state government, and surrounding neighborhoods.
How Tsehaitu Abye is building civic power for Black immigrants in Philadelphia
How Tsehaitu Abye is building civic power for Black immigrants in Philadelphia
Tsehaitu Abye knows that access to voting is not equal, and for many Black immigrant communities, it has never been. As a first-generation Ethiopian American organizer based in Philadelphia, she has spent over two decades working to close those gaps, helping communities not only show up at the polls but build lasting civic power.
Doulas: ao lado das mães por um parto seguro e respeitoso
Doulas: ao lado das mães por um parto seguro e respeitoso
As doulas são fundamentais para que mães migrantes da Filadélfia recebam apoio culturalmente empático nos hospitais e façam valer seus direitos
In Philadelphia, Doulas help immigrant mothers navigate pregnancy
In Philadelphia, Doulas help immigrant mothers navigate pregnancy
Doulas are a key resource for Philadelphia’s immigrant and underserved populations. From culturally empathetic support to in-person advocacy, doulas offer a range of services.