Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative (PJC)
@PHLJournoCollab
PJC covers a wide range of issues affecting Philadelphia residents, from education systems to climate change solutions, with a focus on collaborative reporting.
“I feel more safe on the farm than in my own house.” How belonging and calm provide safety at Sankofa Community Farm in Philly's Bartram's Garden. Story by @LoveNowMedia @greenphilly_ and @onwurd lovenowmedia.com/youth-cultivat…
"Second- and third-generation Latines are not just inheriting culture; they are actively defining the city’s identity, culture, and civic life." Story from @MetroPhilly @2PuntosPlatform and Garett Fadeley. metrophiladelphia.com/philadelphia-s…
Congratulations to @greenphilly_ for being named a finalist in the @LIONPubs news product of the year for their EcoFair! It's always a great event, so worthy of recognition. lionpublishers.com/meet-the-51-fi…
The Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble, formed in 1969 and performs, teaches and celebrates the culture of African drum and dance. It’s one of the many groups profiled by @lovenowmedia, @FunTimesMag , and @onwurd for Black Music Month. lovenowmedia.com/phillys-africa…
At our monthly partner meeting, we heard from @manuelsmith and @gwatsonburkett about their ethics guide for journalists to help make our communities safer. A big thanks to both of them! Looking forward to a full training in September. saferjournalism.org
Birding by ear from @greenphilly_ and Lisa Bryant. greenphl.com/news/a-bird-a-…
Things have been kind of quiet about what to do with Market East since the @sixers stadium project died. Appreciate this grassroots effort to build a community vision for the area on Monday 5pm at 1218 Arch St. eventbrite.com/e/peoples-visi…
Got a busy street with lights that don't give pedestrians enough time to cross safely? @greenphilly_ details how one neighborhood got longer cross times on Girard Ave. greenphl.com/news/how-fisht…
Thanks to @Technical_ly for profiling this Philly biz grant program that few folks know about. technical.ly/civic-news/phi…
Interesting story from @phillygaynews, on DelCo declaring itself a haven for LGBTQ+ people. epgn.com/2025/06/10/del…
Appreciate this profile of the Xiente guaranteed basic income program from @2PuntosPlatform. This confirms what other programs have found, when given the opportunity, people spend these dollars on essentials. 2puntosplatform.com/economic-digni…
Appreciate @thephilacitizen following up on the Philly Joy Bank and the 103 Philly women the bank has helped in the last year. thephiladelphiacitizen.org/philly-joy-ban…
Philly City Council begins hearings in response to @PHLJournoCollab reporting on kids abused and neglected while in foster care, + how the city could protect kids better. @billy_penn has the story previewing the hearings. billypenn.com/2025/06/05/phi…
According to @PennDOTNews, last year distracted driving crashes injured 6,000 people and killed 49 in Pa. Stricter hands-free cell phone law takes effect Thursday. pa.gov/agencies/pennd…
Trump administration cuts Digital Equity grants in Philly, story from @Technical_ly technical.ly/civic-news/phi…
These Germantown activists say Philly already has a plan for improving foster care. It just has to act. Story from @gtowninfohub and @SteveVolk resolvephilly.org/gih/crossroads…
The customer is always right, except for when they want a cake design that defies the laws of physics. @Technical_ly and @LoveNowMedia report on how @CakeLifePhilly deals with impossible #AI designs. technical.ly/civic-news/cak…
Some Philadelphians say trees make their neighborhood more inviting. Some look at them as an accident waiting to happen. @greenphilly_ and @thephilacitizen report on how resident buy-in is the key to growing a bigger canopy. thephiladelphiacitizen.org/save-trees-bui…
A toddler’s cry — “Save my tree!” — became a symbol of a citywide struggle. As Philly aims to grow its tree canopy, residents ask: Why are beloved trees still being cut down? ow.ly/LIJu50VN2Jo
Moms Bonded by Grief created the Botanical Garden of Healing to use nature as a path to healing from gun violence. Read on with this story from @LoveNowMedia @greenphilly_ @onWURD. lovenowmedia.com/philadelphians…