In Philadelphia, Beautified Blocks Build Community and Safety

Hendy Stevan Matahelemual, pastor of Indonesian Light Church, shares with the New York Times about an ecumenical neighborhood effort to enhance street lighting

“The best thing in safety is you know your neighbors,” he said. “We are living in our silos, but this kind of collaboration creates a bridge and opens doors.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/headway/philadelphia-gun-violence-environmental-design.html