Community rallies to help pay for abandoned pit bull's costly surgery
West Philly Facebook group drives funds for distressed dog
View ArticleGrieving family tearfully thanks officers for their police work and support
With tears, laughs and hugs, a grieving family gave thanks on Monday to Philadelphia police officers who helped them through the unimaginable pain that comes with unexpectedly, and violently, losing a...
View ArticleOpen bar. Great food. Tech talk.
New WeWork event series puts Philly tech in the spotlight
View ArticleTop restauranteurs to talk Philly food scene
There’s one thing that everyone in Philly can agree on – our love of food. But do you ever wonder why so many chefs are gravitating to this city to launch pop-ups, food trucks and restaurants? Then...
View ArticleKenney wowed by South Philly High's new 'community school' reality
“This is the way public schools should be,” said a proud Mayor Jim Kenney, after touring South Philadelphia High School Tuesday, one of the nine new designated community schools being funded by the new...
View ArticleMeet the women behind Philly’s wine boom
Drinking wine in Philly has never been better.
View ArticleNJTV kicks off community initiative with broadcast from Camden
Time for a road trip, NJTV General Manager John Servidio decided more than three months ago.
View ArticleThe value of volunteering
This is National Volunteer Week – a time to celebrate volunteerism and the passionate people who dedicate their time and talents to serving others. And with volunteer rates in United States declining...
View ArticleWeWork Co-Founder to talk future of ‘work’ with Mayor Kenney
For generations, the “American Dream” has followed a pretty simple formula: Go to school, get a good job and work your way up the ladder in your career. That’s not the case anymore. Robots are...
View ArticleFirst LGBTQ 'community conversation' packs William Way
First LGBTQ 'community conversation' packs William Way
View ArticleWith a boy dead, and no closure, neighbors worry and wonder
"At the end of the day, there is a three-year-old dead," said one lifelong resident of Haddon Township. "We just want to know what happened."
View ArticleBring Change to those in need this summer throughout the Delaware Valley
Throughout the greater Philadelphia region, there are thousands of people with life-threatening illnesses that don’t have access to nutritious meals.
View ArticleThe 'Buy Nothing' project – folks are falling for it for a reason
Do you need a new bedroom set, but a trip to IKEA isn’t in your budget? Are your kids outgrowing clothes faster than you can run to Carter’s?
View ArticleSee Philadelphia Union players at the 2017 Union Community CPR Festival
The festival will feature appearances by Union players, Hands-only CPR training, music, food, yoga, games, and giveaways.
View ArticleMy summer internship at IBX taught me about giving
We learned quickly that a large part of the company culture was committed to giving back to the community.
View ArticleHonor those lost to addiction at this regional candlelight vigil
Show support for people in recovery, encourage those still fighting the battle and comfort the friends and family left behind.
View ArticleHelp Germantown win a vital Historic Preservation Grant
The grant will be used to help preserve two historic buildings on Germantown Avenue’s business corridor.
View ArticleThe 2018 'One Book, One Philadelphia' pick is here
Philadelphia’s citywide book club has a new read for next year, as the Public Library of Philadelphia announced its selection for 2018’s “One Book, One Philadelphia” program.
View ArticleHere’s how you can help homeless veterans in need of housing
Bring Change to the lives of homeless veterans and others in need of a place to live.
View ArticleGive our deployed soldiers a little taste of home
Operation Yellow Ribbon collects supplies and sends them to soldiers deployed in the Middle East.
View ArticleInspiring community service
Giving back to the community has been a cornerstone value at Independence Blue Cross for 80 years.
View ArticleHere’s why doing good is good for you
Making time to do good for others can have a significant impact on your well-being.
View ArticleIndependence Blue Cross fosters strong relationships with local business...
Behind the scenes, Independence is making an impact in the region’s business community, as well as nationally.
View ArticleEagles' Malcolm Jenkins expands STEAM camp partnership with Drexel University
The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation announced that it will expand its existing partnership with Drexel University's Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies (ExCITe) Center and Lindy Center for...
View ArticleTwo Philly businesses hosting vegan bake sale to benefit refugee and...
Got a hankerin' for social justice and some vegan treats?
View ArticleFrom New York to Florida: Cycling 1,300 miles for spinal cord injury...
Cycles for SCI is raising money and awareness for people with spinal cord injuries in a 1,300-mile bike ride.
View ArticleThis local teen violinist is making her debut at Carnegie Hall on Thursday
Akili Farrow will attend the Royal College of Music in the fall as a violin performance major
View ArticlePHOTOS: Third annual Philly Free Streets
This year's Philly Free Streets has come and gone, so here's what happened
View ArticleGive back to your community this holiday season
The organization is partnering with Whole Foods to provide the organic and locally sourced turkey dinners.
View ArticleLocal dispensary to host free educational conference
Marijuana is a hotly-contested topic across America that continues to invoke strong reactions and debate
View ArticleWhat you can borrow at Philly libraries besides books: baking pans, blood...
The Free Library of Philadelphia's branches have some unusual and unexpected resources of their own available to anyone with a library card. Public libraries have transformed into more than just quiet...
View ArticleSixers launch Kids Club membership for young fans
The Philadelphia 76ers launched a partnership with Five Below on Monday called the Kids Club, which gives young fans discounted merchandise and tickets.
View ArticleA Philly nonprofit increasing yoga accessibility and inclusivity
Roots2Rise offers free and donation-based classes in public spaces and low-income neighborhoods.
View ArticleAmbler NAACP, Montco police chiefs meet to move forward after offensive...
Three weeks after news broke of offensive social-media posts from a handful of law-enforcement officers from across Montgomery County, chiefs from 13 departments joined with the Ambler branch of the...
View ArticleWeavers Way Co-op opens community fridge in Ambler
Weavers Way Co-op has opened a community fridge outside its Ambler location. The community fridge is open 24 hours, seven days a week. People are invited to take what they need, and leave what they...
View ArticleLocal historians looking for 20th century holiday photos from West Philly
"Heritage West: The West Philadelphia Community Archaeology Project" is looking for photos of West Philly residents from the 20th century for a new community archive. If the photos are holiday-themed,...
View ArticlePhiladelphia unveils redesign plan for Washington Avenue but residents remain...
Philadelphia unveiled a redesign plan for Washington Avenue's layout which will consist of three, four, and five-lane sections along the 2.1 mile corridor. The decision comes after years of community...
View ArticleWu Tang Clan's Raekwon, Foot Locker to support musicians with Philly-themed...
Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon has partnered with Diadora and Foot Locker on a project called Community Linx. The initiative will make a Philadelphia-themed sneaker to benefit 20 musicians in the city, as well...
View Article‘The Black Paradise Project’ aims to reduce the mental health impacts of racism
As Philadelphia works to address the mental health impacts of racism, Mural Arts Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services have...
View ArticleWith 76ers new stadium, is Philly's Chinatown destined for same fate as...
Philadelphia's Chinatown community is rallying against the proposed Sixers stadium on 10th and Market streets. Activists fear a repeat of history, pointing toward the impact of Capital One Arena on...
View ArticleHow to grow your social network as you age
There's no substitute for losing lifelong friends and family members. But opportunities exist to create bonds with other people. And there are benefits: People with strong connections to family,...
View ArticleLoneliness epidemic affects half of American adults, but there are many ways...
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's new advisory on the loneliness epidemic shows the trend of social disconnection that threatens the mental and physical health of Americans. About half of U.S....
View ArticlePhilly to purchase 91 community gardens, protecting them from sheriff's sale
Philadelphia will use $1.1 million to purchase 91 plots of land currently held by bank liens from U.S. Bank in order to protect them from impending sheriff's sales. The plots, many of which have been...
View ArticleDocumentary about Philly's gun violence crisis to premiere Friday
"A Hope That Lights the Way," a documentary produced by the Mayor's Office of Engagement and the Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement, focuses on the community leaders and organizations working to...
View ArticlePowerful connections are built at older adult community centers
Loneliness can affect your mental and physical health. Studies show that loneliness increases a person’s risk of premature death from all causes. It increases your risk of stroke by 32 percent and your...
View ArticleHealing in the wake of community violence
Between our social media feeds and the 24/7 news cycle, we are more aware of community violence than ever before. The consistency of such reports has made many people feel like the world is becoming a...
View ArticleDocumentary exploring former Pa. state Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell's grief...
A documentary about Movita Johnson-Harrell will air on PBS on Oct. 2. "Murders That Matter" documents Johnson-Harrell for five years as she transitions into a community leader and gun violence activist...
View ArticleOlney Eagles are back after donors, community step up to repair vandalized...
The Olney Eagles youth football team is back in action, after donors and volunteers stepped up to repair damaged lights at the team’s home field.
View ArticleCreating strong connections builds resilience within the Asian American...
Whether they were born in the United States or immigrated, many in the Asian American community feel pressure to create an identity that is acceptable to both their family and this country. This issue...
View ArticleNorristown elementary students received prizes for submitted art and essays
IBEW Local 98 and the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council partnered with the Ebenezer Foundation and Elmwood Park Zoo to bring joy to many Norristown-area elementary school children...
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