Voice: Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Philly’s Teachers
It’s the last day of public school in Philly. Let’s give teachers a hand as they embark on their much-deserved summer break
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyFill The Steps
Join the Inky’s Helen Ubiñas and thousands of young people to honor those affected by gun violence
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyPhilly Farm Social
WURD’s evening at Bartram’s Garden will feature The Citizen’s new Foodizen podcaster, food historian Tonya Hopkins. Here, she talks about the influence of African Americans on American food
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy“I Want You To Change the World”
Criminal Justice reformer Bryan Stevenson offered a prescription—and a plea—for Penn grads in his commencement speech today. We could all take heart
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyCouncil Candidate Drew Murray
The newly-minted Republican wants to bring a more conservative nuance to Council. The next in a series asks, Is Philly ready for his brand of politics?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyTalking Trash
The Mayor’s new street sweeping pilot may cause more pollution in our already polluted city. Is this really a solution worth celebrating?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyTech for Turnout
Two years after the presidential election galvanized mostly progressive technologists, their innovations brought more voters to the polls in 2018. Expect more of that in Philly, too
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Shame of the Sheriff’s Race
Two women, both African American, are running to unseat accused sexual harasser Sheriff Jewell Williams this year. Did you even know?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMore Young Voters
Districts around the country—including University City in Philly—saw a huge uptick in young voters during the midterms. Harnessing that citywide could sway elections
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyImagining Possible Futures
The Pamela & Ajay Raju Foundation and the Art Museum will award $10,000 to one high schooler for an essay about the future
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy