Philadelphia is experiencing historic levels of gun violence. The city hit a grim record of 499 homicides in 2020, and 2021 could prove deadlier — there were 420 homicides as of Tuesday, an 18% increase over the same period the year before. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
Following several high-profile shootings outside local businesses, shop owners and business associations in Philadelphia are pleading with the city to invest more in public safety along its commercial corridors, including better lighting, surveillance, and proactive community policing. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Some providers describe high demand, but the city has no plans to add capacity. Residents are frustrated. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
For one Philadelphia-based group, Black Men Heal, Black men taking care of their mental health is a major investment that can only yield great rewards. | From: Fun Times (Read more.)
For years, hospitals and health systems have lacked an effective way to measure patient experiences with racism on the local level. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Bilal has partnered with Black Men Heal to create a short film increasing public awareness about the pressing need for Black men to have greater access to mental health support and to stop their silent suffering. | From: Fun Times (Read more.)
Backed by a $700,000 Pew grant, the Philadelphia Public Orchestra ambitiously seeks to redefine just what an orchestra is — and what it plays. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
Community organizations and individuals throughout the neighborhoods of Kensington, Harrowgate, Norris Square, and Fairhill regularly take care of each other through food distributions and other food access programs. | From Kensington Voice (Read more.)
I don’t think Philadelphia is doing enough to stop drug use and homelessness. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
In a partnership between the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) and Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBS Independence), LGBTQ+ students got a chance to celebrate their identities at the district’s first youth Pride celebration on Sept. 23 at district headquarters. The event was open to all students district-wide, and drew about 150 people. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
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