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What’s changed in the refugee resettlement hub of Lancaster
Things have changed for people who resettle refugees, and their clients. Even in states like Pennsylvania, where the governor supports re ...
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Does computer-based cognitive therapy work?
Does computer-based cognitive therapy work? Two studies involving a tool called “Mind Gym” found different results. In one st ...
Air Date: December 4, 2015
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What we talk about when we talk about community policing
NewsWorks hosted a public forum on Nov. 17 about the relationship between the police and the communities they serve by asking: What should the future of policing look like?
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At Philly community policing forum, cops and citizens lean on each other
NewsWorks hosted a public discussion to find out how Philadelphians are addressing the national dialogue about community-police relations.
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Public safety, trust depend on work of police and community both
NewsWorks hosted a public discussion on Nov. 17 at WHYY studios about the relationship between the police and the communities they serve. Four guests shared personal stories.
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On N3rd Street, neighborhood is the network uniting work and life
You’ve got networks in your office and maybe with people in similar workplaces around the city and beyond. But Alex Hillman, cofoun ...
10 years ago
Teamwork, compassion, trust underpin Tom Gardiner’s TV news work
Does your morning routine include turning on the TV to catch a few minutes of Philly news for the day? If you’re like me, you ...
10 years ago
Better workplace relationships through ‘sweatworking,’ not networking
Where do you find yourself bonding best with work colleagues? Coffee in the break room, lunch in the park, corporate dinners? How about t ...
10 years ago
Police, businesses, urban planners and residents can build safer communities together
My mother was a very compassionate and faithful volunteer in the community and our church. I want to live and leave that same sweet fragrance of integrity and kindness.
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Are taxpayers on the hook for higher pope costs? The city isn’t saying
Philadelphia’s budget director says the city spent roughly $17 million on welcoming Pope Francis to town, about $5 million more tha ...
10 years ago
Overcoming police brutality starts with positive community interaction
I have learned to not view all officers as "bad cops." However, society does not understand that we cannot say #AllLivesMatter until everyone understands #BlackLivesMatter.
10 years ago
The new age of HR, beyond accommodating religious practices
“Human Resources” — the term probably trips off your tongue, it’s such a natural part of our work worlds. I was at an ...
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Police officers and the people they protect must make closer bonds
As the United States becomes more diverse, the role of the police becomes more dynamic and challenging, but I believe we have moved too far from the original intent.
10 years ago
Five things Philly officials learned from Pope Francis’ visit
It’s been more than a month since Pope Francis’s visit to Philadelphia, when talk of traffic boxes and fences ruled the local ...
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Community Policing 101: A safer neighborhood requires neighbor involvement
The foundation of community policing rests upon three building blocks: community leaders, community participation, and governmental agencies.
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