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…
Where’s Democracy Headed? TED Talks to Ponder ‘Founding Futures’
To help celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, The Pew Charitable Trusts is a lead supporter of “TED Democracy…
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…
An In-Depth Look at Professional Services Contracting in Philadelphia
Philadelphia signs nearly 2,300 professional services contracts per year, averaging $3.8 billion in allocations, yet the majority don’t…
Philly could automatically enroll 200,000 workers in retirement plans
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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…
Philadelphia’s Guiding Document at 75
Overview As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday this year, Philadelphia—the nation’s first capital and founding city—is…
Government Contracting in Philadelphia | The Pew Charitable Trusts
Like many major U.S. cities, Philadelphia relies heavily on nonprofit and for-profit partners to provide a wide variety…
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…