Malcolm Burnley
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Former MOVE members are speaking out about abusive behavior within the organization
People who grew up in MOVE are speaking out about abusive behavior within the organization. They cite coercive sexual relationships, child marriages, death threats and more. → Read More
Maternity care crisis (averted?)
In the past 20 years, 13 of the city's 19 maternity wards have closed. Philly's maternal mortality rate is high, especially for women of color. Cause and effect? Not so fast. → Read More
Maternity care crisis (averted?)
In the past two decades, 13 of the city's 19 maternity wards have closed. Philadelphia's maternal mortality rate is high, especially for women of color. Cause and effect? Not so fast, says Malcolm Burnley, who takes a deep look at the factors contributing to poor maternal health outcomes in the city. → Read More
Staying connected: Moms who pump in prison
An innovative lactation program encourages incarcerated new moms to maintain their breast milk supply, reinforcing maternal bonds and providing health benefits to newborns. → Read More
Kenney’s ‘Rebuild’ breaks ground on first playground
Mayor Jim Kenney broke ground Thursday on the first park improvement funded through his signature public works initiative, Rebuild. The $500,000 first phase of the project includes a new practice field beside Parkside-Evans Playground. → Read More
Kenney’s ‘Rebuild’ breaks ground on first playground
Mayor Jim Kenney broke ground Thursday on the first park improvement funded through his signature public works initiative, Rebuild. Held on a grassy patch… → Read More
From hosiery factory to school to apartments, a building is reborn
This article originally appeared on PlanPhilly. → Read More
From hosiery factory to school to apartments, a building is reborn
In the life cycle of a building, a few years’ time can mean the difference between being at the center of a community and falling into disrepair and blight. That was the case with the towering former pantyhose factory that housed Roberto Clemente Middle School in Hunting Park. In 1994, the public school closed. In 2007, following a short-lived transformation into a book bank run by a local… → Read More
Philadelphia safer from job-stealing robots than peer cities, report says
If you work in Philadelphia, your job may be safe from the robots that pundits predict could put one-third of U.S. workers out of a job by 2030. → Read More
Philadelphia safer from job-stealing robots than peer cities, report says
If you work in Philadelphia, your job may be safe from the robots that pundits predict could put one-third of U.S. workers out of a job by 2030. You just may need to switch careers. Or at least that’s the latest analysis from a team of researchers out of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia who say that the city is better positioned than peer cities to weather the automation revolution that… → Read More
Kenney walks back $500M Rebuild promise
The glowing “First 1,000 Days” report released Oct. 1 by Mayor Jim Kenney contained 15 mentions of Rebuild, his most expensive and highest profile initiative. → Read More
Revolution School: Can a Radical High School Disrupt Philly Education?
A small group of reformers wants to change the fundamental vision of what a classroom should be with the Revolution School. It’s as hard as you might imagine. → Read More
New exhibit explores redlining with immersive maps, art and film
Redlining has shaped Philadelphia dramatically, affecting not only the city’s demographics and widespread inequality, but also its psychology. → Read More
Fairmount Park gave artists the keys to a historic mansion. One year later, they aren't leaving.
Hatfield House has become a hub for artists within the last year, but it still hasn't become a community space for all of Strawberry Mansion. → Read More
Mostly behind the scenes, the work of Rebuild begins
For more than two years, since the $500 million project to improve libraries, parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers was announced, anticipation for Mayor Jim… → Read More
Grays Ferry's long-closed Lanier Playground reopens, with new hope and new purpose
Located in the heart of Grays Ferry, Lanier Playground had been closed since 05, but memories of when it brimmed with activity stayed alive in longtime neighborhood residents → Read More
Now that court has ruled, a resurgent Rebuild selects Harrowgate playground for rehab
In the background of a Monday press conference at Heitzman Playground in Harrowgate, where city officials announced another site for Mayor Jim Kenney’s Rebuild… → Read More
Now that court has ruled, a resurgent Rebuild selects Harrowgate playground for rehab
In addition to improving the facilities’ themselves, Rebuild has been billed as a project that would enhance equity and economic development throughout the city. → Read More
Grays Ferry's long-closed Lanier Playground reopens, with new hope and new purpose
Located in the heart of Grays Ferry, Lanier Playground had been closed since 2005, but memories of when it brimmed with activity stayed alive in longtime neighborhood residents. You’d hear stories about the softball leagues that used to play deep into the night here, the handball tournaments, the annual “summer Olympics” that wooed local kids. It was not uncommon to see spectators overwhelming… → Read More
On their 'Home Court,' an art exhibit shines a light on Hartranft's unsung heroes
The exhibit has been a year-long endeavor involving commissioned artists, a wide array of community members, and civic leaders who have come together. → Read More