Young Involved Philadelphia

YIP exists because of your active engagement in our events and the support of our fabulous partner organizations. This organization is of, by and for our generation of Philadelphians.  To accomplish our mission, we need to know what our generation wants from YIP, from Philadelphia, and from one another. That’s why we’re asking you to take [...]

One of the most important issues facing Philadelphia in 2013 is the reassessment of property taxes know as the Actual Value Initiative or AVI.  Though City Council is still working through the details, it seems certain that property taxes will change significantly for people in different parts of the city. Click here for more information [...]

On January 24, the City Council will debate an amendment to the zoning code proposed by City Councilman Brian J. O’Neill that would require community gardens and farms to get special permission from the Zoning Board of Adjustment in order to operate. Opponents, including many urban farming and gardening organizations, say that the bill will [...]

It’s our pleasure to welcome the 2013 Board of Directors of Young Involved Philadelphia.  These are the folks who’ll be steering the organization this year and, though we’re sad to see Claire, Alain, Farzin, Salas, Katie, Michelle and Carlene go, we’re excited to see what the new team has in store. Click here to meet [...]

Summer Jam 2012 was an amazing event. Over 100 music lovers, YIP supporters, and Philadelphia-enthusiasts gathered at North Shore Beach Club to kick off the summer season in style. Some of Philadelphia’s hottest up and coming acts helped to set a fun and festive atmosphere on a picture-perfect Saturday evening. Guests mixed and mingled, swam, [...]

YIP presents… SUMMER JAM 2012 PREVIEW: Philadelphia’s local arts and music scene is among the best in the United States and for the second consecutive year, Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP) is throwing an awesome bash! Summer Jam 2012 kicks off Saturday, June 23 at the North Shore Beach Club from 5-9 p.m. and will feature [...]

  “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.” – Abraham Lincoln On Tuesday evening, 90+ young Philadelphians assembled at Triumph Brewery in Old City – but not just [...]

Anyone who lives or works in Philadelphia probably sees the monumental City Hall on a daily basis.  You may pass it during your commute to work, on your way to grab a bite to eat at Reading Terminal Market, or even catch a glimpse of William Penn from miles away where he is still visible. [...]

This past October saw the kick off of the second annual State of Young Philly (SOYP), a two-week event series which brings together and leverages the voice of young Philadelphia. I was in attendance for the Community Engagement night, which was my first exposure to Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP). It was clear from the moment I walked [...]

Since I graduated college in 2004, I’ve been an educational reformer.. as a teacher, as a mentor for new teachers, as an education policy advocate, and now as a researcher. But it’s only been in recent months that I’ve started to have conversations with my friends about what our new role in the education reform community could [...]