The Philly Tree Plan seeks to address both environmental quality and inequality by finding where trees can have the most positive impact and then plant them there. [continue reading…]
The Philadelphia Community Bail Fund hopes that by posting bail and helping defendants as they await trial, they can show that he cash bail system is an unnecessary part of the justice system. [continue reading…]
New Leash on Life USA is a recidivism reduction program in Philadelphia that pairs at-risk dogs with individuals in the criminal justice system to provide both with an opportunity at a new life. [continue reading…]
When diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, individuals can experience isolation and bouts of depression. With the establishment of memory cafes across the country, mental health and one’s sense of belonging may increase. [continue reading…]
Sprinkles is not a music venue, but owner Emily Reich was happy to hire jazz musicians to perform on weekends at her ice cream shop to help drum up business. [continue reading…]
As businesses look to fill open jobs coming out of the pandemic, a new toolkit offers practical advice for hiring and keeping immigrant workers. [continue reading…]
As life begins to return to normal, commuting is too with the restoration of SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West line. [continue reading…]
Certified dog trainer Jennifer Green is not only an Army wife, but also the mother of a soldier. Seeing a need for service animals to help veterans, she founded Alpha Bravo Canine (ABC) in 2015. [continue reading…]
In a considerably small beach town, there are five different types of residential areas for homeowners and visitors to consider. [continue reading…]
Students Run Philly Style’s MileUp program hosts races and training for teens and youth interested in running as a way to bring them into a diversion program that helps keep them out of the juvenile justice system.
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