Arts and Culture

American Alliance of Museums 2026 Scholarships – Applications Open for Philadelphia-based Museum Professionals

We are pleased to share that WPF has supported the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) to offer a select number of local scholarships to attend this year’s AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo, hosted in Philadelphia from May 20-23. The scholarship opportunity is designed to nurture greater inclusivity by supporting professional development of individuals from underrepresented groups. The scholarship opportunity is open to museum professionals working at Greater Philadelphia-based institutions. The application deadline is March 20.

Children and Families

Upcoming Webinar Series: From Pipeline to Practice

This spring, with support from WPF, the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading will host a webinar series to spotlight efforts to build, strengthen, and diversify the K-12 teacher talent pipeline. In monthly sessions, Philadelphia organizations will join national experts, researchers, and educators to build momentum for scaling and replicating effective practices. The series begins on March 17 with an overview of citywide and regional work across the country.

Democracy and Civic Initiatives

Grounds for Expression: Public Space, Participation & Democracy

What is the role of public space in helping to shape our democracy? In a new series called "Grounds for Expression," our executive director Shawn McCaney and others examine the long and enduring relationship between public space and democracy as we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation.

Environment and Public Space

Illegal Dumping in Philadelphia: Progress, Prevention, and What Comes Next

Illegal dumping remains a persistent issue across Philadelphia neighborhoods. In early February, WPF hosted a conversation that brought together community leaders, practitioners, and policy experts to discuss the scope of illegal dumping in the city and share insights from ongoing efforts to address it.

Workforce Training and Services

Grantee Story: Propel America's Medical Assistant Fellowship Program

In a new piece from Propel America, Philadelphian Shalani Sayas shares her journey through a local program that integrates supportive services into workforce training for the growing medical assistant field. This effective approach removed barriers to program completion and enabled Shalani to successfully graduate and land a job at Temple Health.