Geek of the Week: Rebecca Barber, Ultrarunner and Founder of the Rocky 50K
It was just two years ago that Philadelphia’s own Rocky 50k run made its debut. What started as a joke by Philadelphia Magazine writer Dan McQuade has quickly evolved into a yearly tradition for hundreds of runners from across the country. (There was even a baby named in its honor!) Created by ultra-runner Rebecca Barber, the serpentine…
‘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.
Temple Grads Share The Fruits of Their Business With Philly Kids
I never imagined that I could have so much in common with a pineapple or banana before sitting down with twins Rachel and Sarah Stanton, business partners and recent graduates of Temple University. Sitting in the Fox School of Business, Sarah Stanton laid out a few of their brightly colored shirts in front of me,…
This festival will help bail Black mothers and fathers out of jail
Circle Mobilizing Because Black Lives Matter is open to the public and raising money to get parents home for the holidays.
What Makes Philadelphia A “Renaissance City”?
Philadelphia is a city of innovators, a city of makers, a city of immense cultural and historic significance. There’s a reason why it was once the capital of the United States. As a native son of the city, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) Jack Ferguson represents Philadelphia to the…
In North Philadelphia, equitable community development requires community engagement
Esperanza’s Gabriella Gabriel Paez and Firm Hope Baptist Church’s Rev. Richard Harris discuss revitalization projects they’ve piloted in Hunting Park and Kensington and how they keep local residents top of mind.
The overwhelming joy of graduation day
The overwhelming euphoria I felt when it finally arrived in the mail is something I still carry to this day. It can never really be replicated or taken away.
Connecting young minds through code
After a tour of duty in Iraq, Sylvester Mobley came back home to Philadelphia with an idea: To improve his community by helping inner-city youth become master coders.
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.