“People like to say that Philly is a melting pot, but in a melting pot, the ingredients blend together. I would say Philadelphia is more of a patchwork quilt,” says Erica Atwood, a former member of the Nutter administration and now CEO of First Degree Consulting

Where have all the black businesses gone?

Parkland, it was a tragedy. But we have the same situation going on in our hood every day. And we don’t get the same response.

13 in Philly share their hopes for 2018

These change makers use Twitter to spread their ideas and start dialogue. If you can get past the platform’s relentless trolls, follow these people and learn.

The Kimmel Center is pursuing a plan to demolish one part of the Merriam Theater while renovating the other.

Policymakers need to listen, be aware and not assume they know what's best.

In her second guest post for our "leaders of color" series, Atwood shares a call to action for city employees.

The city's former director of Black male engagement reflects on her path to public service in the first installment of our "leaders of color" guest post series.

Mayoral aide steps down to launch consulting firm

Moving On is a series of Q&As with social impact leaders who are leaving their organizations for new opportunities. Here, they will share what they learned and where they’re headed.

I am totally fascinated by Storm, Bishop, Martha Jones and the Black Panther. So when I heard Luke Cage was set to be brought to life I was head over heels excited; and then reality kicked in.

This weekend, we’re taking a group of disruptors on an “Innovation Invasion” of the Pennsylvania Society soiree in New York City

Welcome to the very first installment of a new effort here at Billy Penn. We’re calling this “Who’s Next.”