Jondhi Harrell tells 6abc the story of how his 18 years in prison led to founding The Center for Returning Citizens

Philly developer opens addiction recovery center in memory of his son

Advocates say the Ford Road operation will be the first of its kind in the city.

Philly nonprofit needs help sending exonerated former inmates to ‘Innocence’ conference

If you weren't guilty to begin with, life after prison still isn't easy.

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What Philly issue should media focus on in 2018?

We're partnering with newsrooms across the city to focus on solutions.

Philly’s opioid crisis

How Jesus Christ Block Parties help fight Philly’s opioid crisis

'It's not for everybody,' but Shawn Lawler is doing what he knows best.

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The people who care for Philly’s gunshot victims

Funeral directors, doctors and community activists on how they interact with families and deal with death

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Can PA learn from a Vermont program that helps sex offenders reenter society?

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A look into a parenting program at Graterford prison, called Fathers and Children Together (FACT)

Watch live: Stories and solutions from the formerly incarcerated

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This music program for PA inmates shows early signs of success. But funding is in jeopardy

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This Germantown native helps Philly dogs get adopted and takes strays off the streets

Steve Morales began working with dogs when he was in prison. Now he's full time at ACCT.

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One Community College student’s path from prison to arts: ‘I came out here with a goal’

David Coit is part of the Center for Male Engagement at CCP.

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Paschalville Library is holding a resource fair for people with criminal records

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This festival will help bail Black mothers and fathers out of jail

Circle Mobilizing Because Black Lives Matter is open to the public and raising money to get parents home for the holidays.

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After 10 years in and out of jail, how a West Philly father made it back to college

What kept Anthony Hirschbuhl from succeeding and how he finally 'made it through.'

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Stories and Solutions from the Formerly Incarcerated

The Reentry Blueprint: Stories and Solutions from the Formerly Incarcerated is a free public event to advance the conversation on reentry in Philadelphia by providing a platform for formerly incarcerated people to present effective models that address the challenges facing people with criminal histories. The evening will highlight six “Lightning Talks" by formerly incarcerated individuals on topics such as crime and violence reduction, homeownership, entrepreneurship and trauma-informed care. Audience questions will follow. Light refreshments will be served.

Where: The Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th St. 19103

When: November 15, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

How much: Free, but registration is required

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How this Philly hackathon plans to help people after prison

Power-Up Reentry: A Digital Solutions Day will bring together coders, journalists and returning citizens together.

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A Lenfest Institute grant will help fund Philly reporting on reentry

Big news for the Reentry Project and Billy Penn’s reporting on the issues returning citizens face

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What Philly can learn from Lancaster about keeping people out of jail