Rad Awards 2025

Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, Zookeeper

Just because the Philadelphia Zoo President and CEO represents a lot of firsts for America’s oldest zoo, doesn’t mean she doesn’t get Philadelphians — even if we like to fancy ourselves a species all our own

By Courtney DuChene

Tackling Racial Bias in Home Appraisals

How a trio of real estate pros calling themselves the WEALTH Collective plans to solve Philadelphia’s race-based $57 billion gap in housing values

By Courtney DuChene
2025 Rad Awards

Dr. Sarah McAnulty

Philadelphia squid biologist brings science to the masses — in classrooms, through burlesque performances, at forest meet-ups, and on telephone poles

By Courtney DuChene

Meet the 2025 Rad Award Nominees

Introducing the Philadelphia artists, activists, entrepreneurs, connectors and more we are honoring on July 30 — then meet them at the Rad Awards Party

By Courtney DuChene

The PPD Enrolls at Penn

A new master’s program will train members of the Philadelphia Police Department to become better managers and to innovate department-wide problem solving

By Courtney DuChene

How to Get Rid of All Your Stuff

Two local nonprofits launched resourcePhilly, a “zero waste” search engine to help people donate or recycle their trash … just when we’re all thinking about what we throw away.

By Courtney DuChene

It’s Not Just The Strike Making Philly Streets So Dirty

Mayor Cherelle Parker campaigned on a cleaner city. More than a year into her term, Philly’s streets seem dirtier. How can we fix this, for real?

By Courtney DuChene
Ideas We Should Steal

Five Ways SEPTA Can Save Itself

The transit agency does not have to face a “death spiral” every year. Here’s how other city systems are not just surviving, but thriving

By Courtney DuChene

Hey Mayor Parker, It’s Time For Your Performance Review

Ahead of the 2023 mayoral election, we asked citizens to play the role of hiring manager. Now we're once again inviting Mayor Parker to appear before you, her employers

By Courtney DuChene

What Happens When Philanthropists Match Their Investments With Their Values?

Nine local foundations and nonprofits are now investing a collective $400 million in funds that make money and do good. It’s a no-brainer that’s catching on

By Courtney DuChene