Voice: Courtney DuChene

Across the state and country, programs are connecting those in need of companionship and income with those who need affordable housing. Why is Philly’s version struggling?

A Philly-based app is helping parents and teachers provide kids with the tools they need to build resilience and manage their emotional health

Recycling in Philly is broken. Here’s how Mayor Parker’s administration could fix it.

Philadelphians' skepticism about the City’s waste policies has led to an abysmal recycling rate. Here’s what really happens after you put out your blue bin — and how the City could do more

In California, Colorado and other states, Extended Producer Responsibility laws help fund recycling efforts in underserved communities. Could a similar rule improve Philadelphia's trash problem?

Half of older Philadelphians live alone, putting women at especially higher risk of emotional and physical illnesses. Manayunk-based Connectedly combats that social isolation in our city and region

The Kensington-based solar panel installer has always had a mission to grow jobs for Philadelphians while helping the planet. Now, it’s training a new cohort of workers who’ve been through the justice system

DeJeonge Reese’s art grapples with culture, history and the ways Black women have long faced discrimination.

Ten years ago, Mayor Nutter launched an out-of-the-box, internally viral program to help city workers solve problems through cutting-edge collaboration and creativity. How’s all that going?

The Citizen’s Educator of the Year is a four language-speaking, music-playing, digital media expert who also loves to share his passion for gardens. He’s inspiring students across the city to make their voices heard