Community Safety in Philadelphia’s Point Breeze and Spring Garden Neighborhoods
Philadelphia has experienced a dramatic decline in violent crime in recent years. The city recorded 60% fewer homicides…
Civic Leaders Reflect on the Past, Present, and Future of Philadelphia and Other U.S. Cities
In Philadelphia and other major cities across the United States, falling violent crime rates, investments in infrastructure, and…
Managing the High Volume of Contracts in Philadelphia
Philadelphians receive a wide array of services directly from their city government: when they visit their local library…
Reducing Contracting Delays in Philadelphia
Overview Philadelphia enters into nearly 2,300 contracts each year with nonprofit and for-profit partners that provide a wide…
Regional Leaders Unite Around Growth Strategy for Southeastern Pennsylvania
Leaders in Southeastern Pennsylvania have united around a plan to spark economic advancement in the region, with a…
Philadelphia 2026 | The Pew Charitable Trusts
This is a year of celebration and remembrance for the United States. Commemorations for the nation’s 250th anniversary…
What It’s Like to Be an Older Adult in Philadelphia
The population of adults ages 65 and over has grown significantly in recent years, both in Philadelphia and…
Who Leads Philadelphia’s Nonprofits? A Closer Look
The nonprofit sector makes up a significant portion of Philadelphia’s economy, employing about 30% of the city’s nongovernmental…
Higher Education’s Role in Preparing Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Workforce
Higher education institutions play a key role in fostering economic development and job readiness. And in Greater Philadelphia,…
Pew Applauds New Philadelphia Retirement Savings Bills
WASHINGTON—The Pew Charitable Trusts commends the City Council for passage of legislation to create PhillySaves, a new automated…
Pennsylvania’s Public Universities Seek to Strengthen Partnerships, Boost Trust, and Deepen Impact
The leaders of three of Pennsylvania’s biggest universities had a clear message for their peers at a recent…
Philadelphia’s Homicides at Historic Lows
In cities across the country, homicide rates have dropped below pre-pandemic levels. In Philadelphia, homicides have not only…