Why Phillyfellows Exists

Phillyfellows is a small independent publication about work, city life and mission-driven opportunities in and around Philadelphia. It is written for job seekers, recent graduates, career changers, newcomers to the city and anyone curious about how local institutions and organizations operate.

Three subjects we keep returning to

Finding a job is rarely only about job listings. It depends on how the city works, which organizations are hiring, and what kind of role actually fits a person’s life. For that reason the site is organized around three connected areas.

• Employment in Philadelphia looks at job searching, local industries, résumés, interviews, workplace questions and the practical side of getting hired.
• City of Philadelphia explains public services, municipal processes, neighborhoods and the everyday systems that shape life and work here.
• Nonprofit opportunities covers fellowships, volunteer roles, community organizations and ways to build a career with a mission.

Our approach

The goal is clear, useful guidance that a reader can act on this week. Articles are checked against official city pages, the organizations’ own published information and other primary sources wherever possible. When details depend on circumstances, or when information could not be confirmed, the article says so plainly.

Deadlines pass, programs change and offices move their processes around. Pages are revisited and updated when something is no longer accurate.

Who reads Phillyfellows

Some readers are just starting out and want a plain explanation of the basics. Others have years of experience and need a quick answer on one specific question. Nothing here assumes insider contacts, a particular degree or a large budget.

See something wrong?

If a fact is out of date, a link no longer works or a program has changed, please write to [email protected]. We correct the affected article itself rather than posting the change somewhere else.