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.

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: 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

Through youth mentorship, re-entry support, violence prevention, and more, Frontline Dads advocates for community empowerment.

“Public history must tell the truth” - As attempts to whitewash U.S. history grow nationwide, Philadelphia pushes back.

As a slavery exhibit was partially reinstated at the President’s House site, local voices say the struggle to preserve African American history continues.

Mayor Parker’s new nearly $7 billion budget puts economic mobility at the center

The new budget proposes more investments in workforce development, housing, and even a new student loan program.

As she stood inside City Hall, the Mayor proposed a nearly $7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget with an eye towards holding up one of her main campaign promises to expand economic opportunity for all Philadelphians.

Os imigrantes são parte estrutural da economia da Filadélfia em todos os setores

Líderes do setor fornecem evidências tangíveis sobre o talento e a inovação que os imigrantes trazem para a força de trabalho da cidade.

Num momento de crescente preocupação e desafios devido à política federal de imigração em todo o país, é importante lembrar o quanto a economia da Filadélfia depende dos imigrantes.

Esse foi o ponto chave durante um painel de discussão em 29 de janeiro na Industrious, organizado pela Economy League of Greater Philadelphia em colaboração com a FWD.us.

A discussão reuniu líderes de uma ampla gama de setores — incluindo saúde, ensino superior, governo municipal, pequenas empresas e hospitalidade.

Cada painelista comentou a razão dos imigrantes serem fundamentais para o crescimento, competitividade e identidade da cidade.

Las comunidades inmigrantes impulsan cada sector de la economía de Filadelfia
Desde la atención médica y la educación superior hasta la hospitalidad, los inmigrantes son esenciales para el crecimiento de Filadelfia. Un panel reciente organizado por la Economy League y FWD.us destaca cómo el talento global y la innovación impulsan nuestra economía y por qué las políticas de inmigración impactan a todos los sectores locales.

Immigrants are the backbone of Philadelphia’s economy across sectors.

Industry leaders provide tangible evidence on the talent and innovation immigrants bring to the city’s workforce.

At a moment of growing concern and challenges due to federal immigration policy nationwide, it’s important to remember just how much Philadelphia’s economy depends on immigrants.

This was the key point during a Jan. 29 panel discussion at Industrious, hosted by the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia in collaboration with FWD.us