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Transparency in Local Government

Citizen co-founder Larry Platt hosts a conversation about putting people first at City Hall—so businesses can thrive

By Jessica Blatt Press

Not Your Grandma’s Library

Like every generation before them, today’s teens just want a place to call their own. The basement of 1901 Vine Street provides just that

By Jessica Blatt Press
Business For Good

Honeycomb Credit

The Pittsburgh-based startup has expanded to Philly with a crowdfunding model to help small businesses with one of their toughest challenges: getting loans

By Jessica Blatt Press

11 Ways to Volunteer in Philly this Month

Take care of shelter animals, sort through food and winter clothing donations and more volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia in January

By Jessica Blatt Press
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“30 Americans”

Penn professor Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, curator of the groundbreaking exhibit at The Barnes, talks about the importance of art to tell everyone’s story

By Jessica Blatt Press
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“30 Americans”

Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, Penn professor and the first woman to be senior historian of the National Portrait Gallery, curated the groundbreaking exhibit at the Barnes. Here she talks about the importance of art to tell everyone’s story.

By Jessica Blatt Press

The Truth on the Ground

The winners of last year’s Jeremy Nowak Urban Innovation Award took a deep dive into Grays Ferry. Here’s what they learned.

By Jessica Blatt Press

Building Black Role Models

Research shows we need more Black teachers in our classrooms—for everyone's sake. A former Mastery principal is working on it

By Jessica Blatt Press
Business for Good

The Soulfull Project

Two Campbell’s alums have struck out on their own to create healthy, delicious oatmeal—with a purpose

By Jessica Blatt Press

Gifts That Give Back

Looking to give some impactful gifts this season? Our holiday gift guide can help you with that.

By Jessica Blatt Press