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Peer2You gun violence intervention team has lived through the systemic inequity it aims to help young people navigate

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The Elevation Project: Helping formerly incarcerated people find new pathways

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Philly cyclist helping young girls tread transformative paths through the sport

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Formerly incarcerated man and the judge who sentenced him collaborate to help at-risk youth

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Legacy of Hope supporting cancer-affected families in Philadelphia-area

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How Amira Williams became the Delaware Valley’s ‘henna therapist’

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Philly Rising: Change Our Future's Sneaker Ball

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Philly Rising: Criticized, celebrated for extravagance, prom send-offs give kids an escape from trauma

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Philly Rising: Mothers in Charge

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Philly Rising : Bringing kids together through 'Work to Ride'

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Philly Rising: Advocating for Black birthing equity through ‘Barren Fruit’

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Philly Rising: Making and sharing sacred space for the fellowship of Ramadan

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Philly Rising: Da Smoothie Jawn - educating people one smoothie and conversation at a time

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Empowering girls of color to disrupt intergenerational poverty

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Philly Rising: Breaking Bread on Broad

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This Philly native is helping women get the tools they need to build their best lives

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Philly native unwraps Toni Morrison’s creative process in new Princeton exhibit

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Philly Rising: The Cado Experience helps uplift Black business owners, artists

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Philly Rising: Felicia Harris-Williams of Gynger Tea House

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Philly Rising: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

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Philly Rising: Dr. Guthrie P. Ramsey

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Philly Rising: ‘I just started cleaning up’ — SW Philly business owner beautifies more than just neighborhoods

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Anti-violence nonprofit honored at White House, doubles impact of annual holiday giveaway

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Philly Rising: The joy of giving with a humbled heart

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Philly Rising: Moms helping moms

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Philly Rising: David Evans picks up civic engagement slack with 'Local Politics First' Instagram

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8-year-old DJ brings his beats to the ballot box

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8-year-old Leukemia survivor has a message for the Phillies: Never give up

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Philly Rising: Souper Mom

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Philly Rising: Something Different

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Philly Rising: YEAH Philly

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Philly Rising: Perfectly Flawless Foundation

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Muslims Serve offers free meals to Philadelphia’s hungry, no questions asked

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Philly Rising: Latinx nonprofit Esperanza builds 'community of opportunity' with hope, promise

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Philly forensic science nonprofit opens doors for women, people of color

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Philly Rising: One man’s mission to feed people helped serve an entire community and beat back addiction

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Philly Rising: Philadelphia Family Pride builds community for LGBTQ+ parents and kids

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Philly Rising: How Father’s Day Rally Committee advocates for and celebrates Black fatherhood in Philadelphia

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Philly Rising: Building a queer-friendly community of bird-watchers

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Philly Rising: Mentor leaders produce mentor leaders

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Philly Rising: After 30 years, a nun retires — sort of — from the ministry she helped create

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Tech nonprofit fosters a pipeline of STEM equity to careers in engineering

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Philly Rising: Delco judge helps Penn Wood High School group expand student mentorship

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Philly Rising: Wilmington woman fighting Black maternal mortality

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Philly Rising: Temple alum Adjoa B. Asamoah champions CROWN Act, racial equity

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Philly Rising: Actor, activist Leo Abelo Perry is part of a 'Dozen,' but 1 of a kind

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Philly Rising: 'Teacher Robi' empowers their students to be their authentic selves

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Philly Rising: Carol Wong, empowering communities through education

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Philly Rising: Writer, activist Lorene Cary preserves history through storytelling

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Twin doctors from Strawberry Mansion mending the racial gaps in health care

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Philly Rising: Linda Shockley preserving NJ Black history every day of the year

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Philly Rising: Southwest Philly native who is a trailblazer in comics

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Philly Rising: 16-year-old from North Philly charts a path to stardom

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Philly Rising: Testimony Project builds community through personal stories

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Philly Rising: 21-year-old entrepreneur opens her own creative studio in Fishtown

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Philly Rising: North Philly nonprofit fosters young Black girls into leaders

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Philly Rising: Positive rap, positive messages for Philly youth in anti-violence movement

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Philly Rising: North Philly native brings holiday cheer to Hunting Park with 10th annual Christmas banquet

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Philly Rising: Award-winning Black filmmaker teaches teens hurt by gun violence to own their stories

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Philly Rising: Bringing a new flavor to 'The Nutcracker'

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Free turkeys are nice, but everyday staples have more impact, says nonprofit leader

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Philly Rising: Bucks County’s only domestic violence shelter sees increased demand

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Philly Rising: Community leader fostering new view on healing — and life

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Philly Rising: Fighting stigma and finding light for families who experience infant death

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Philly Rising: Black-owned luxury art gallery in Germantown offers visitors the world

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Philly Rising: Meeting Afghan crisis with halal relief, one step toward welcoming evacuees

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Philly Rising: Police officers spend summer teaching kids in West Philly 'skills and drills'

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Philly Rising: 8-year-old gives people fighting addiction 200 reasons to smile

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Philly Rising: Camp Excellence helps the whole kid by making healthy lifestyles fun

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Philly Rising: Academy of Music's first Black head usher retires at age 66

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Philly Rising: Charisse McGill is trailblazing the food and beverage industry with more than French toast bites

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Philly Rising: A mother channels her grief to ensure son a legacy of giving, not violence

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Philly Rising: Honoring a garden's ties to the past ensures Black generations of the future

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North Philly woman fights poverty through financial literacy

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Philly Rising: Urban Creators now recruiting 'peacemakers' to offer harm-reduction service

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Philly Rising: Making mental health treatment more accessible, normal for Black men

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Philly Rising: Eco-friendly beauty truck advocates for holistic hair care

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Philly Rising: It takes more than a roof and 4 walls to fight LGBTQ youth homelessness

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Philly Rising: Woman's message to community ravaged by gun violence: 'We are great people'

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Philly Rising: Black-owned popsicle company starts summer with free kicks, healthy treats

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Philly Rising: This chemist rebounded from a lab spill with a plan for better women's PPE

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Philly Rising: Gym owner knocks out city’s youth gun violence crisis through boxing

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Philly Rising: 21-year-old turns pandemic furlough into thriving menswear business

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Philly Rising: Rutgers law student bridging gaps for Latinx communities

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Philly Rising: Nonprofit creates community oasis where young people can be safe

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Philly Rising: Day care center meets needs of whole families

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Philly Rising: Alexa makes gun violence activist Jamira Burley a household name

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Philly Rising: Teaching young people how to 'recode' their lives with Hopeworks

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Philly Rising: 'Concrete Cowgirl' on a mission to keep legacy of Black riders alive

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Philly Rising: High school robotics team beats pandemic blues with international win

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Philly Rising: 6-year-old author inspiring confidence in kids with self-love coloring books

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Philly Rising: Blazing trails for Black and brown women in conservation science

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Philly Rising: Vegan journey from the Holy Land to Pennsport brings comfort food in pandemic

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Philly Rising: Delco woman turns 'Souper' Mom during pandemic

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Philly Rising: Street band brings moments of joy to chaotic times

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Philly Rising: Paris Fitness owner celebrates anniversary during pandemic

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Philly Rising: Brighter Days

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Philly Rising: A 'masks tree' grows in Kensington

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Philly Rising: Community Fridge

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Philly Rising: Elmo, a drum and a dream