Changing Communities

Why is a movement dedicated to the vitality of cities so focused on commercial real estate?

Murali Balaji, Ph.D., explains why Kamala Harris’ mother, Shyamala Gopalan, didn’t have much of a choice when raising her daughters as Black.

Among the things the coronavirus pandemic is changing is how people get around. People are walking, biking and driving more, but using buses, trains and Uber less.

New research shows “Latinx” hasn't really caught on among Latino adults in the U.S. While 1 in 4 have heard of the term — only 3% use it.

The U.S. Census Bureau says all people need to be counted by Sept. 30. Now, leaders and community organizers find themselves adjusting their plans, again.

Philadelphia entrepreneur Tayyib Smith is teaming up with developer Guy Laren of Constellar Corp. to build a business hub designed for social impact.

Lawyers for Breonna Taylor’s family have tied her murder by police to a West Louisville revitalization plan. The allegations resonate in Philadelphia.

Granahan Playground and Skatepark is getting a smooth makeover thanks to Cohen Thompson.

COVID-19 hasn’t just changed the world — it’s transformed the way we live. On a national scale, it has upended politics and flatten ...

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha is partnering with Scannapieco Development Corporation on the mixed-income development.

To prepare for logistical challenges brought on by the pandemic, the Census Bureau has moved up the start of in-person visits to households that haven't filled out forms.

Businesses are hurt. Unemployment is unprecedented. But coronavirus cases in this rural Pa. town have still been spiking. Now, as restrictions ease, hospitals could be tested.

Philadelphia real estate professionals say the coronavirus pandemic is likely to cause temporary problems, but won’t derail the sector’s growth.

Across the state, Pennsylvanians are trying to adjust to a new normal. Life in our homes, our public spaces, and our economy looks much different than it did mere weeks ago.

The Giving Project brings together people to collectively raise money and then give it away. This week, the group decided how to disseminate $150,000.