
Neighborhoods
To stay relevant, libraries must rethink how they connect to communities
Since the advent of the Internet, libraries no longer have a monopoly on information. Across the country, the changing digital landscape ...
7 years ago
Greensgrow founder Corboy an uncommon Philadelphia leader
Mary Seton Corboy, founder of Greensgrow, a farm in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, died on Aug. 7 at the age of 58.
7 years ago
Why I’m petitioning to enforce parking laws on S. Broad Street
During the DNC last week, my organization, 5th Square, launched a ...
7 years ago
Rediscovering Spruce Street’s power to unite Philadelphians
When I first heard of Spruce Street Harbor Park, I thought: Cool — they are finally doing something about the boring concrete expanse that is Penn's Landing.
7 years ago
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?
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 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.
8 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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
Love thy neighbors — because you can’t divorce them
We knew the neighbors had become true friends when they came to help us say goodbye to the old refrigerator. Here’s the stor ...
8 years ago
ListenPhilly should prioritize fair neighborhood development, more green space
Philadelphia needs to be a town that is both affordable and well developed; everyone deserves to live in a neighborhood that meets their needs within their financial capacity.
8 years ago
Portraits through door frames, a changing Philadelphia
Knocking on doors to ask if people planned to vote in the upcoming election, I thought I could identify the pulse of the city. Turns out there are as many pulses as people.
8 years ago
Philly neighborhoods forum asks: How can we achieve a fair future?
When you bring 100 Philadelphians together to discuss how to improve communities for long-term residents and new neighbors alike, you get hundreds of more questions.
8 years ago