Courtney DuChene Special Projects Manager / Contributing Writer

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Courtney DuChene is a contributing writer and special projects manager at the Philadelphia Citizen. She holds a Masters in creative writing from the University of Michigan, where she focused on poetry and worked with the Detroit River Story Lab on their community journalism initiatives. Prior to that she was a journalist in Philadelphia, where she freelanced for various outlets, including The Citizen, and wrote for Philadelphia magazine and NBC10. She is passionate about finding solutions to environmental problems and highlighting stories from around the city.

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Stories by Courtney DuChene:

Citizen of the Year Awards

Educator Charlie McGeehan

The Palumbo civics teacher is shaping the next generation of changemakers into the kinds of active citizens we need

By Courtney DuChene
Ideas We Should Steal

Make Restaurant Reuse Easy

A Seattle program has encouraged both mom-and-pop eateries and behemoths like Starbucks to pare down their customer-facing waste. Could litter-burdened Philly do the same?

By Courtney DuChene

Could these Tiny Robots … Cure Cancer?

Researchers at Penn and the University of Michigan have developed the world’s smallest, fully autonomous robots. The health applications are nearly endless

By Courtney DuChene

No More FOMO

Local social media app Playdate encourages IRL gatherings by telling Philadelphians what events are happening in town — and encouraging them to invite their friends

By Courtney DuChene

Yo Philly! Claim Your Money

Last year, Philadelphians got $19 million back in government refunds. This year, take advantage of a free city program to get yours

By Courtney DuChene

Hey Philly! Let’s Hire a Congressperson

Help us write a job description for the candidates vying to replace Philadelphia’s U.S. Representative Dwight Evans — and then join us to help interview them for the job

By Courtney DuChene

How Federal Cuts Are Transforming PA’s Solar Industry

Renewable energy provider Solar States hit its stride just as the Trump administration cut subsidies — can a loophole keep them afloat?

By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good

FSH Technologies

A Facebook alum wanted to do work that matches her values. Now her Philly tech company is helping the city’s small businesses navigate a new tax landscape

By Courtney DuChene

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