For many returning citizens, coming home is about more than finding housing, employment, or stability. It is also about reclaiming the ability to participate in the decisions that shape their ...

The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is committed to expanding access to resources and opportunities that promote a more vital and just city and region for all. We do ...

When we think about school closures or network/district restructuring, it’s easy to focus only on the physical buildings or the students who attended those schools. However, behind every change are ...

Brittany: Hey Marcus and Munira! Let’s get into it. Can you tell me about your experiences as a temp worker? Munira: There were many jobs I worked as a temp worker in a short period of time. I think ...

Artificial intelligence is changing our world faster than any technology in recent memory. From healthcare and finance to manufacturing and marketing, AI is transforming how we work, communicate, and ...

Last week, schools across Philadelphia celebrated the opening of the 2026-207 school year; for some, this may be their last. On April 30, the Philadelphia Board of Education voted 6-3 to approve ...

When re-analyzing the SDOH indicators, North and Lower North are districts that had consistently high poverty rates, percentage of adults without a Bachelor’s degree, and percentage of adults without ...

Councilmember Landau said the absence of the proposed investment will have real consequences for both nonprofits and the communities they serve. Without additional resources, organizations may face ...

image above – Open recycling bins sit on a Northern Liberties corner on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10 p.m. Recyclables are scheduled to be picked up on Friday mornings. Since 2024, Philadelphia has ...

Workforce development is not one size fits all. Each community, each individual, has a different set of circumstances that require varying supports in search of the same goal: a life-sustaining job.

This community narrative was co-authored by Shanee Garner, Executive Director, Lift Every Voice and Kendra Van de Water, Co-founder, Co-CEO, Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout Twenty years ...

As a teen, Destiny Jackson, was placed into the city’s foster care system to be removed from an abusive home. She was later transferred to Youth Services, Inc (YSI)’s youth emergency shelter. Jackson ...