In the News

"The tactical thing wasn't working": Sam Dolgin-Gardner, Feb 6, 2013; At a summit in Newark, N.J., experts on crime prevention, community organizations, Greater Newark LISC and police sat down and talked about a new era in fighting local crime.
Philly stake: Pam Thomas, Jan 28, 2013; A model block and other new programs offer a commercial corridor in Philadelphia’s Fishtown community a chance to shine.
Fishtown on the rise: Pam Thomas, Jan 28, 2013; On East Girard Avenue, conditions are ripe for a commercial renaissance.
Lawrenceville’s big day: Dana Allwein, Jan 2, 2013; MetroEdge starts researching how to foster a grassroots mainstay in Pittsburgh.
Life after Sandy: Dec 11, 2012; More than half a dozen key LISC staff on the East Coast participated in a roundtable to discuss the effects of Hurricane Sandy and what it means for their cities and communities moving forward.
Response teamwork: Eileen Figel, Dec 11, 2012; Five big ideas for how CDCs and other local organizations can play a key role in helping their communities recover from disaster.
Fighting climate change at the community level: Carl Vogel, Dec 11, 2012; Thanks to a program that provides a comprehensive perspective on green development, urban neighborhoods are giving a new look at saving the environment.