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…
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…
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…
Pennsylvania’s Lack of Building Has Contributed to Housing Shortage, Hurt Affordability
Overview Housing costs rise when there are not enough homes to…