Roxanne Patel Shepelavy Executive Editor / Co-Executive Director

This headshot of co-executive editor Roxanne Patel Shepelavy accompanies her bio on The Philadelphia Citizen's mastheadRoxanne Patel Shepelavy oversees the workings of The Citizen, including its editorial content.  She also writes and edits stories about solutions to problems in Philly.

Roxanne has been a Philadelphia journalist for more than two decades. She’s an award-winning magazine writer whose work in national and regional magazines explored the effects of war; the moral and literal cost of healthcare; kick-ass female athletes; art capers; self-help scams; and a range of women’s and social issues.

Roxanne is passionate about Philadelphia, a city she loves and worries over in equal measure.

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Stories by Roxanne Patel Shepelavy:

Who’s Doing Arenas Right?

For two years The Citizen has chronicled win-win sports developments around the country. In light of the long-awaited feasibility study on a proposed Center City Sixers arena, here are some ideas Philly should consider stealing

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

The Citizen Recommends: Circle of Hope Book Launch

New Yorker author Eliza Griswold followed a progressive local church through its last fraught days following the murder of George Floyd. Join us August 12 for a book release party and conversation about the lessons learned for America

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Josh Shapiro for VP?

The first-term governor is expected to be on the shortlist for Vice Presidential candidate on a Kamala Harris ticket. Here’s what that might mean

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Ideas We Should Steal Revisited: Stop Hitting People With Cars

Three bikers and pedestrians were hit by cars this week in Philly — two fatally — because our roads are unsafe. Here, recommendations to fix that

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Choose Democracy

The assault on the U.S. Capitol was a low point of our 248-year history. It’s time to pick a side: Are you for or against democracy?

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Ideas We Should Steal: Women Leading, Together

The 550 women executives in the 45-year-old Chicago Network are changing their city for the better — and creating opportunities for even more women leaders. There is no better moment for a similar effort in Philadelphia. (That’s also why we’re relaunching Rad Girls!)

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

The Citizen Recommends: Women Build It

The next in our Development … for Good series explores how a city designed by and for women could transform Philadelphia

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

WATCH: “Make Room For Women”

Women’s Way recently honored philanthropist and Citizen board member Jen Rice for her support of women’s empowerment programs. See what the self-declared feminist urged us all to do

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

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