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The Journey Within

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, returns to Philadelphia for an evening of less stress and more joy

By Lauren McCutcheon
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Gradually, Then Suddenly — The Bankruptcy of Detroit Screening

The newest documentary from Sam Katz’s History Making Productions exhibits a universal story about municipal problem-solving

By Ethan Young
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Total Impact Summit

The annual ImpactPHL event doubles down on the business-for-good nonprofit’s mission: Putting money to work for Philadelphians

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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Trombonist Brent White’s Broken Toy

A novelist and Penn professor reflects on the healing and restorative power of the Philly composer’s work, which he’s performing at Drexel Wednesday

By Lorene Cary
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Learning to Become a Writer Who Makes a Difference

A long-time college president and researcher in the teaching of writing recommends that readers take a free online course from Miami University (Ohio)

By Elaine Maimon
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WealthCon

State Senator Sharif Street and minority development platform NYCE host a free event next month that aims to close the racial wealth gap, promote real estate ownership — and advance the next generation of millionaires

By Christina Griffith
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Make The World Better Fundraiser Concert

Japanese Breakfast headlines the event to support Connor Barwin’s parks nonprofit, now run by former first son Jesse Rendell

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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Stronger Every Day

Tashawn Strother’s son was shot. Two years later, she tells the incredibly moving story of her family’s long journey to healing as part of the Center for Gun Violence Reporting’s Credible Messenger Project

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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Equity and Growth — Oxymoron No Longer?

Join us Wednesday for a conversation about how to help all Philadelphians thrive, with businessman Michael Forman, union leader Ryan Boyer and City Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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Total Impact Summit

This year, ImpactPHL’s event focuses on investing in new economies to propel our city forward. Join them to learn how you can use your money to build a better city

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy