Featured Stories

Camden's young community leaders fight tenaciously for the city's future

Tara Nurin Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Meet four inspiring Camden activists, working hard to help the struggling city realize its potential through development, improved services and education.

Higher Education, Philanthropy, Regionalism

Support System: EMIR helps families cope with tragedy

Bonnie MacAllister Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Victoria Greene channels a mother's anguish into services for the families of homicide victims.

Philanthropy

Germantown

Ray of Hope: One Man's Journey from Prison Back to the Streets

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Frankford's Ray Gant is beautifying blighted neighborhoods one at a time. He's featured in a new book called "Everyday Heroes."

Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Philanthropy

Northeast, Kensington/Port Richmond

INLIQUID: An Artist's Acts of Worship, Communication and Charity

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Media-based Timothy Walsh aims to reveal emotion in his paintings and is organizing a benefit art market on Oct. 5 for a cancer-stricken friend.

Arts and Culture, Design, Philanthropy

Media

FLYING PHOTO: Ready, Willing & Able to Clean, Green Vacant Lots

Michael Persico Tuesday, October 02, 2012

The nonprofit program has partnered with Pennsylvania Horticultural Society since 2003 to clean and green vacant lots across the city.

Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

ARTS & BUSINESS: A Tech Connector for Main Line Art Center

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, September 25, 2012

North Highland Senior Manager John Tigh helped create a strategic technology plan for the 75 year old institution.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Philanthropy, Regionalism

Ardmore, Wayne

Robert Mason, Khalil Boyd, and Bailey Ricks inspect the growth of their wall garden with Claire Cohen.

Schools of Success: Filling Needs at Belmont Charter

Claire Robertson-Kraft Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Principal Claire Cohen meets students "where they are," developing collaborations that address many dire needs in West Philly.

Diversity, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Philanthropy

West Philadelphia

A close up of the collage by the second floor residents

ON THE GROUND: The Quiet Hammering That's Moving Mill Creek Forward

Zenovia Campbell Monday, August 20, 2012

Connecting to resources, building a community center and instilling pride where it has lacked are among the many tactics employed in this hard-luck West Philadelphia enclave.

Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Philanthropy

West Philadelphia

Triple Threat: Three Philly Social Entrepreneurs to Watch

Alaina Mabaso Thursday, August 16, 2012

Launching a startup is hard enough, but Philadelphia is making a name for itself with entrepreneurs chasing the triple bottom line.

Entrepreneurship, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability

Collingswood, NJ, Center City, University City

The Circuit: Giant Collaboration Promotes, Extends Region's Trails

Andy Sharpe Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Region's trail network expected to triple in next two decades with guidance from groundbreaking, 34-member coalition.

Design, Moving Here, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

ARTS&BUSINESS: Getting Strategic With Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Flying Kite staff Thursday, May 10, 2012

With help from the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia, KZB Advisors principal Karen Zinn facilitated a strategic plan that will help Isaiah Zagar's gang of mosaic magic-makers keep shining on.

Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

Washington Square West, Bella Vista / Italian Market