William Penn Foundation

Questlove Steps Up To Ensure Next Year’s CAPA Musical Will Go On

A famous alumnus of Philadelphia’s High School for the Creative and Performing Arts is reaching into his own pocket to make sure that next year’s musical at his alma mater won’t be scrapped, as this year’s was.

2013/05/06

GPTMC's Philadelphia Neighborhoods website. (Credit: Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation)

New Tourism Website Puts Focus On Philadelphia’s Neighborhoods

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation is rolling out a brand new interactive website that highlights the City’s neighborhoods in a unique way.

2013/04/05

Ethics Board Ruling Clarifies City’s Lobbying Law For William Penn Foundation

The Philadelphia Ethics Board says the William Penn Foundation did not violate city lobbying regulations when it was approached by the city for initiatives the city was supporting.

2013/02/24

City Ethics Board To Review Lobbying Complaints Against William Penn Foundation

Several groups have filed a formal complaint, saying a privately-funded consultant’s report for the Philadelphia school district amounted to lobbying.

2012/12/06

Student Kiara Garcia speaks while parent Kia Henson -- far right -- and Teachers Union President Jerry Jordan -- next to Henson -- listen. (credit: Pat Loeb)

Group To Develop Plan Countering School Closures Study

A group of students, parents and teachers — unhappy with a consultant’s report that called for the closing of one-fifth of Philadelphia public schools –announced they’ll launch their own effort to develop a strategic plan.

2012/08/16

Local Foundation Will Pay For Cost-Cutting Study at Philadelphia Schools

The school district last week hired the Boston Consulting Group to help restructure operations as it works to close a $71-million budget hole.

2012/02/22

Philadelphia School Officials Look to Denver For Public-To-Charter Transition Tips

Mayor Nutter and members of the Philadelphia School Reform Commission are heading to Denver on Thursday for a one-day trip to compare notes on cooperation between district and charter schools.

2012/01/03

(The Race Street Connector was lit Thursday night. Credit: Cherri Gregg)

First Phase Of Race Street Connector Project Is Lit

The Race Street Connector is a pedestrian friendly walkway that provides easy access from Race Street in Old City to the Race Street Pier and the riverfront.

2011/10/07

Local Organizations Band Together To Improve Philly’s Food Sources

The plan, called “Eating Here,” is designed to strengthen the food system that feeds the Greater Philadelphia region.

2011/02/10

Artist's rendering of planned improvements to Delaware River waterfront pedestrian connection.

Grant Funds Pedestrian Access To Waterfront

The William Penn Foundation is donating five million dollars to the city to spruce up the Delaware River waterfront, including better access for pedestrians.

2011/01/07

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