Reimagining safety in Philly’s communities
Leaders from VietLead and Amistad Law Project look more deeply at findings from a survey they conducted last year.
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Tech used for public safety elicits mixed emotions in Norris Square and beyond
Drones and surveillance cameras can be an innovative resource, say some of those interviewed for this story. But others have privacy concerns and feel harms experienced by the community need to be addressed first.
Can Telehealth work in Southwest Philadelphia?
Health is essential, but services are scarce in many underserved communities, and healthcare remains a luxury that some just can’t afford. With the pandemic as an ever-growing issue, the idea of telehealth is not only becoming the norm but changing the way that healthcare is being provided in the city. The benefits of telehealth…
‘It’s overwhelming to articulate my feelings about being a Black man in this country’
Journalist and Generocity freelancer Peak Johnson reflects on his conflicting feelings about what he is observing and experiencing in Philadelphia at this pivotal point in history.
‘Expanding Sanctuary’ is a success story. And a record of how immigrants changed policy in Philadelphia
Kristal Sotomayor had no idea what she was walking into when she was invited to one of Juntos‘ town hall meetings. For a while, she had wanted to do a film about the South Philadelphia Latinx nonprofit. Sotomayor, a recent graduate of Bryn Mawr College admired the work that Juntos has been doing. She had…
If you are a local filmmaker and need finishing funds, Scribe Video Center has your back
The organization awards up to $2500 paid directly to cover post-production services providers, and is open to producers and directors. But you’ll need to hurry to apply — the deadline is July 15.
Indah Nuritasari: ‘I believe that stories, journalism is very powerful’
Indah Nuritasari was born and raised in Indonesia. She ran away from her home and to Germany in 1994, establishing the first independent journalist union soon after, when Indonesia was still under the Suharto regime. She is a writer, journalist and has been the recipient of the Leeway Foundation’s transformation grant for work connecting immigrants and refugees to…
The life-threatening stress of being Black and male in Philadelphia
Anytime Edwin Desamour meets up with old friends, it’s a trip down memory lane. But, says the father of four and dean at John B. Stetson Charter, it’s almost bittersweet — because they look at each other in wonder that they all are still around to meet. “On top of health and everything else, look at the violence….
My Philly Neighbor: Meet Germantown civic leader Marie-Monique Marthol
In this first edition of a Broke in Philly-adjacent reporting series about unsung community leaders, the Pomona Cherokee Civic Council’s president describes people as the neighborhood’s greatest resource.
How misinformation and fear keep Philly immigrants from accessing public benefits
Immigration pros from Community Legal Services and HIAS Pennsylvania clarify who is eligible for benefits such as a healthcare and SNAP.
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