What Pennsylvania Can Expect from Federal Education Policy Under Trump 2.0
s the Trump administration prepares to retake the reins, Pennsylvania’s education system faces significant uncertainty. Federal education policies could bring sweeping changes that would directly impact schools, teachers, and students… Read More
Disparities in Police Violence: The Power of Place and Vulnerability
Fatal police shootings are a deeply concerning issue in the United States, with racial minorities, particularly Black and Hispanic communities, bearing the brunt of these tragedies. Recent research analyzing data… Read More
Understanding the 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey: What It Means for Our Community
The 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) gives us a snapshot of what’s happening with young people across the state. From their thoughts on substance use to their mental health, this… Read More
Embracing Vision Over Solutions
A Reflection on Local Government Note: This was cross-posted over at This Week in Public Health, which if you’re not a subscriber…well, you should be! We’re pushing out and distilling… Read More
How Nonprofits Can Balance Service and Advocacy in a Complex World
In today’s rapidly evolving social landscape, nonprofit organizations stand at a crucial crossroads. As champions of community welfare and advocates for societal change, nonprofits must navigate a delicate balance between… Read More
A Vacancy in Municipal Government: My interview
There was recently a vacancy in our local government (the Board of Supervisors) in Exeter Township, Reading, PA. I’m a perennial candidate for the School Board, so I thought that… Read More
Building Stronger Communities Through Sports
Imagine a place where people facing life’s toughest challenges can find support, friendship, and a path to better health—all through the power of sports. Community sports programs offer just that,… Read More
Don’t Cut and Paste Numbers: The Story of the Exeter Police Annual Reports
Far be it from me to throw the first stone. I can get sloppy sometimes, so I’ve learned to make sure someone who is NOT ME checks my work before… Read More
Scenes from CPA
We were honored to exhibit, present, and talk with many incredible people from the Pennsylvania Prevention Community. Here are some snips to inspire you. Time is of the essence in… Read More
What are our local graduates doing?
As some people know, I’m a failed school board candidate. Despite that, I have a keen interest in the development of the youth in our community. We community psychologists have… Read More
Update from the Rhode Island CHW work
We’ve been working with the Rhode Island Department of Health for a few years now on how CHWs can impact community health and wellbeing. Our partners put together this great… Read More
Building Communities from Within: Unveiling the Power of Asset-Based Community Development
In a world where communities often face various challenges, the concept of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) emerges as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Pioneered by John P. Kretzmann and… Read More
