Voice: Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
“Hypocrisy and Internal Moral Conflict”
Civic leader Osagie Imasogie joined the Union League for its inspiring patriotic mission. Twenty years later, he resigned because of what he sees as its leadership's anti-American bent. Here, he gives a rare glimpse inside the storied institution
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyEquity for Whom?
A scathing evaluation of the School District’s new admissions process from Masterman parents raises difficult questions about fairness and merit. The situation is, also, utterly predictable
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyUltimate Job Interview with Cherelle Parker and Helen Gym
The two experienced former councilmembers took the stage for the last of our first-round of mayoral interviews. Here’s what they had to say
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyPhilly Can Still Win
Feeling terrible today? Us too. Here, a few things you can do as a Philadelphian to make everything better
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyUltimate Job Interviews with Rebecca Rhynhart and Allan Domb
See what happened at the latest of our mayoral candidate forums. And then join us for the next one on Feb. 21
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Ultimate Job Interview with Jeff Brown and Maria Quiñones Sánchez
Missed the latest in our 2023 mayoral candidate interviews? Find out what it was all about here, and join us for the next one on February 7
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Union League Stands Strong …
…against decency. The elite social club had a chance to rescind plans to give Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis its highest award. Instead, DeSantis will be honored today. What does that say about who they — and we — are?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Ultimate Job Interview with Derek Green
Missed the kickoff event for our 2023 mayoral candidate interviews? Find out what it was all about here, and join us for the next one on January 31
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyA New Gun Violence Narrative
A study by a Temple trauma surgeon looks at the damaging effects of daily crime reporting on victims of gun violence. A bigger question remains: Would changing the news decrease shootings?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMazzie Casher and Steven Pickens
The former high school friends launched Philly Truce, an app, event series and neighborhood watch to interrupt gun violence — because everyone has to work for peace in the city
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy