City Hall
City Hall: Committee Hears Report on Racism Within First Judicial District
Leaders of the subcommittee discuss the severity of discrimination at the workplace of the First Judicial District. […]
Social Issues
Featured Stories
Social Issues: Muslim Women Discuss Mental Health in Their Community
Advocates for increased mental health in the Muslim community are working hard to counter stigma around the issue. […]
Education
Social Issues: Students at Elite Area High Schools Draw Attention to Race on Campus
Three different Instagram accounts, giving Black and brown students a place to talk about their experiences with race in Philadelphia’s schools, call for a change of the culture on campuses. […]
Business
South Jersey: Black-owned Businesses Connect With Customers at Black Market SJ
Jessica Smith and Barshay Grave organized the event as a way to support the Black community in South Jersey.
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COVID-19
COVID-19: Pandemic’s Impact on Domestic Violence is Difficult to Discern
The shutdown and social distancing are preventing accurate tracing of domestic abuse cases in Philadelphia, but service providers continue to reach out to survivors. […]
Education
Spring Garden: Students March to Protest Racism in Philadelphia Schools
Youth for Black Lives, an independent Philadelphia activist group, marched from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to City Hall on Sunday, Aug. 2 to protest racism in Philadelphia schools. […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: How SELF Inc. has Continued to Serve Those Without Housing
SELF Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides temporary housing and counseling services to those experiencing homelessness. SELF, which stands for Strengthening and Empowering Lives and Futures, runs a variety of housing programs, including emergency shelters, addiction recovery housing, and transitional housing. Due to the economic impacts of COVID-19, the organization has focused more on providing emergency housing, while ensuring staff and clients remain reasonably safe from COVID-19. […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Delaware Organizations Collaborate to Offer Services to Those In Need
The Food Bank of Delaware and The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health team up to help Delawareans.
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COVID-19
COVID-19: Reading, PA Youth Program Changes Plans, Still Offers Mentorship
Reading High School graduate Tillman Sims began TLC Fore Reading five years ago with the goal of shaping the minds of young men and women from all walks of life. Using a shared interest in golf as a starting point, Sims’ program introduces inner city students to a larger world outside their neighborhoods. […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: How Philadelphia Nonprofits are Adjusting Operations to Offer Services Safely
As food insecurity and financial precarity increase, demand for services are needed now more than ever. Several non-profit organizations have changed their operations so that clients, volunteers, and staff can operate safely and, when it matters, in person. […]