Topic: West Philadelphia
From West Philly to the World
Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab director on how a University City jobs initiative is a model for inclusive growth—one that other cities should emulate
By Bruce Katz and Megan Humes
Aminata Sandra Calhoun
The Belmont resident replaces blight with beauty in the hopes of restoring civic engagement in her neighborhood
By Brianna Baker
The Lingering Trauma of MOVE
Thirty-four years ago today, Philadelphia became the only city in American history to bomb itself. Have we recovered?
By Larry Platt
The Opposite of Councilmanic Prerogative
It’s not rocket science, as Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes. It’s planning
By Jon Geeting
Jared Cannon
The chef/entrepreneur’s Simply Good Jars vending machines are combating food waste while promoting healthy eating and local sourcing
By Patrick Bilow
Where is Home?
A Penn student’s program for African immigrant children explores what it means to have a home in two worlds—and what language to say it in
By Lorene Cary
Transforming Children’s Futures
The students of Jubilee School demand a future that is safe and just for all children
By Jubilee School Fifth and Sixth Graders
Taking Back the Neighborhood
After decades of disinvestment and disruption, the 60th Street business corridor plots its comeback
By Aaron Kase
QSPACES
Queer and trans people have worse health outcomes than the general public. A local couple is trying to change that with a Yelp-like doctors app for LGBTQ Philadelphians
By Emma Copley Eisenberg
Citizen Mystery Shopper (Part 9)
Searching for Narcan and battling the bank