Ideas We Should Steal

Democracy NYC

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has a 10-point plan for increasing civic engagement across the city. We need the same in Philly

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
CitizenCast

Free Press in the Trump Age

We spoke with a panel of journalists from the front lines about why a free press matters—and how they are holding fast to truth

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Ideas We Should Steal

Giving Food Waste to the Hungry

A French requirement that groceries donate surplus food has provided millions of healthy meals. Would it work here?

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Ideas We Should Steal

Tracing Illegal Guns

Thousands of illegal guns from Pennsylvania are used in violent crimes every year. Why don’t we track them like they do in New York?

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

The Choice Is Yours

In preparation for tomorrow’s primary, a recap of election coverage to help you navigate what’s at stake

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

The Radness of Philly Rad Girls

I was nominated for a Rad Girls Award. I didn't take home the prize—but I won just by being in the room with all those amazing women

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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Better Angels

Spurred by a Drexel JD/PhD student, the national bipartisan dialogue-building group debuts in Philly next week

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

19 ways to go green in Philly

It should be Earth Day everyday. Here’s how you can do your part to make Philly cleaner, greener and healthier for everyone

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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Smith Playground Ribbon Cutting

Join former Eagle Connor Barwin as he unveils the $3.2 million renovations to the South Philly park his foundation refurbished

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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Total Impact Conference

ImpactPHL’s latest event wants to help investors do good with their money

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy