Addressing Philadelphia's Litter Problem
Does the number of trash cans in the neighborhood affect litter in the neighborhood? Simple question, right? But as Nic Esposito (director of the City of Philadelphia’s collaborative Zero Waste...
Does the number of trash cans in the neighborhood affect litter in the neighborhood? Simple question, right? But as Nic Esposito (director of the City of Philadelphia’s collaborative Zero Waste...
Last month, a group of women-led organizations hosted a panel discussion on the issues facing women in the workplace at the Philadelphia Inquirer office. Reeling from recent attacks...
If Philly had a crystal ball, what would it show? At this year’s DesignPhiladelphia, the Friday night crowd at the Center for Architecture + Design got 10 quick (like, under-seven-minutes...
Philadelphia is the poorest large city in the nation, and that doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because of policies that reinforce poverty rather than relieve it. One of those policies...
If you were to think back to an average Wednesday afternoon during your high school years, what would come to mind? Perhaps sitting at your desk, taking notes, and maybe...
Every day during a 30-minute morning circle, students discuss and process current events and share their feelings, challenges, and successes with one another in order to develop a strong support...
Part of the school day for the students at the Science Leadership Academy (SLA), in Center City Philadelphia, might look similar to the one you had. For example, everyone hustles...
Imagine re-inventing an American Institution. Now, imagine re-inventing an American Institution that is so ingrained in the country’s culture and society that it has survived almost an entire century with...
The Barra Foundation’s Catalyst Fund supported four innovative high schools in Philadelphia - Building 21, Science Leadership Academy, The Workshop School, and Vaux Big Picture. During the 2017-2018 year, ImpactED,...
A city like Philadelphia, with its small streets, bike sharing options, and progressive leadership, is ripe to become one of the most bicycle-friendly places in the U.S. Already, many of...