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2024 PACDC Gala & Award Ceremony Photos

We had two incredible photographers at this event. The first gallery contains photos from Paritosh JainCheck out Paritosh’s instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/pari_photo/ Below that you will find photos from Isaac Swartz check out Isaac’s instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/isaacswartz_photography/ We are thankful to have worked with these talented photographers. Hire them!

2024 PACDC Gala & Award Ceremony

REGISTER TODAY Join us as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our members and community leaders from across the city! These amazing awardees and finalists are fighting for an equitable Philadelphia every day. Enjoy delicious food, participate in the PACDC Silent Auction​, and get to know PACDC staff, members, sponsors, and those creating the Philadelphia we […]

March 2023 Member Spotlight: Germantown United CDC

PACDC spoke with Matthew George at Germantown United CDC. Matthew George grew up in Mt. Airy and moved between Germantown, East Falls, and Chestnut Hill. In 2017, George moved to Germantown and he wanted to have a direct impact in his neighborhood. Back in high school, George was part of a nonprofit in Chestnut Hill called Teenagers Inc. They would volunteer, go to homeless shelters, clean […]

Member Spotlight: Lancaster Ave 21st Century Business Association

Lancaster Ave 21st Century Business Association3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 We spoke with Jacqueline Williams from Lancaster Ave 21st Century Business Association. Tell us about how you got your start at Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association: The Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association was founded in 2008 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity […]

2023 PACDC Award Nominations

PACDC wants to celebrate the impressive work being done to create an Equitable Philadelphia! Please- help us by nominating your project or program or someone you know for one of the following awards to be recognized at our annual gala in May: Blue Ribbon Award honoring projects and programs for their achievements in Community Development Excellence […]

The Philadelphia City Planning Commission is seeking a Planning and Zoning Grants Manager

Organizational Overview: The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) includes the city’s housing agencies, planning commission, art commission, historical commission, zoning board of adjustment, developer services, and more. These divisions work hand in hand to promote the economic health of all neighborhoods and the city. The Division of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) is responsible for […]