North Philly Has a New Option To Invest in a Future It Sees For Itself
More than just a place to open bank accounts for communities that are underbanked, this new branch invites a community to help finance its collective future.
A Faith-Based Network Is Helping Philly’s Immigrant Families Stay Afloat
As immigration enforcement intensifies, congregations and organizers are pooling resources to help families stay housed, informed and connected to critical services.
The Long Road to Family Reunification
A Philadelphia mother’s fight to reunite with her children offers a grim window into the problems of the American cities’ child welfare systems – and how they can be improved.
SEPTA is facing a doom spiral. Could a new Philly arena save it?
After years of proposals and community protests, Philadelphia might be getting a brand new downtown arena. Among the largest community concerns over the proposed 76ers basketball arena is the indirect displacement of residents and businesses in Chinatown, located just a block away — a conclusion supported by a report released by the city. But another major concern is the…
Keystone Opportunity Zones power many of the city’s best-known development projects. Are they worth it?
Keystone Opportunity Zones power many of the city’s best-known development projects. Are they worth it? By: Meir Rinde | Billy Penn, Next City December 12, 2023 | Tagged: Economic Justice. Some of the biggest and best-known development projects in Philadelphia are powered in part by a state tax break called the Keystone Opportunity Zone. The…
How El Paso residents saved this historic neighborhood
How El Paso residents saved this historic neighborhood By: Christian Betancourt | Next City November 9, 2023 | This story was published as part of our joint Equitable Cities Reporting Fellowship For Borderland Narratives as well as the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative’s series on downtown stadium developments. Sitting on a street bench on the closed-off Chihuahua…