
Neighborhoods
Opposition to Temple stadium burns brightly one year on
“It is revolting to me that Temple would rather use their money to gentrify a historically black area than to lift them up,” proclaimed a Temple student.
8 years ago
One lesson I brought home from Tel Aviv is how to eat hummus — an important skill now that several new hummusiot have sprung u ...
8 years ago
Philly’s Rebuild initiative committed to integrity and transparency
Philadelphia’s recreation centers, parks, and libraries have been in need of revitalization for decades. Broken HVAC systems, water-log ...
8 years ago
Sugary-drink tax a small price to pay for improvements to Philadelphia parks and rec
I grew up in the ’70s when gang activity in Philly was at its peak. Getting to and from home and school was a daily obstacle course ...
8 years ago
Don’t trick yourself into thinking Gayborhood racism is new
Watching recent protests in the Gayborhood has brought on a strong case of déjà vu for me.
9 years ago
Why I wrote a love letter to Philadelphia
I've spent 25 years exploring the city's nooks and crannies and I am ready to share the city's secrets. So, I wrote a book: "100 Things To Do In Philadephia Before You Die."
9 years ago
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 ...
9 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.
9 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 ...
9 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.
9 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?
10 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.
10 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.
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.
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