Voice: Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

A summer reading series seeks to turn teachers into social justice warriors. But will that fix what ails schools?

Gun locks prevent accidental shootings of and by children. Philly should follow the example of Boston and others in giving them away—or follow the lead of one of our own

In a series of surveys with Temple’s BeHeardPhilly, the city wants to find out. Sign up to take part—and maybe even change your city

The independent school that aims to be a Prep for those who can’t afford the Prep graduated its first class last week with a “superabundance” of joy

Philadelphia Orchard Project turns vacant lots into local farms, growing food and community

Join the Eagles linebacker for local bands Hop Along and Waxahatchee—and help rebuild a city park

Pre-K is great. But helping parents of even younger kids might be even better

Want gentrification to benefit everyone? Council President Darrell Clarke should look to Detroit

At Students Run Philly Style, running is a metaphor for success for 1,300 teens

High school dropouts are the toughest to reach. At YouthBuild Philly, they get the training, schooling and love they need to make it