Voice: Malcolm Burnley
Hallee Adelman’s “Horrible Day”
The Main Line author, filmmaker and educator's latest book is an allegory about the impact of gun violence on kids
By Malcolm Burnley
Education Law Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
The nonprofit law firm endlessly fighting for PA students and their families is honoring three “champions” at a fundraising gala, including Citizen Board Member Jennifer Rice
By Malcolm Burnley
University Brains To Solve City Problems
City governments around the country have partnered with local researchers to find solutions to issues like traffic congestion and fighting fires. Why won’t Philly take advantage of our local colleges to do the same?
By Malcolm Burnley
The Fight Over What Philly Teachers Are Teaching
A national media report last spring lambasted the School District’s social studies curriculum and its director for being anti-American, antisemitic and teaching kids to become social activists. What is really going on in Philadelphia’s classrooms?
By Malcolm Burnley
Committing to Kensington
Why one local biotech firm is right at home in Philly’s most beleaguered neighborhood
By Malcolm Burnley
Mission Over Ego
The pooled-funding collaborative Repositioning Fund is helping nonprofits survive and grow by doing the hard thing — completely changing
By Malcolm Burnley
Is Trump Coming For Philly’s Housing Plan?
Inflation. Federal cuts. Labor shortages. Will Mayor Parker’s 30,000 affordable homes goal be thwarted by President Trump?
By Malcolm Burnley
How to Solve a Housing Crisis
The latest installment of our Development … for Good series featured a conversation with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing czar Angela Brooks and national housing expert Bruce Katz
By Malcolm Burnley
Juneteenth for All?
Almost no Black people on No Kings Day. Almost no White people on Juneteenth. Can we show up together before it’s too late?
By Malcolm Burnley
The Opposite of the Philly Shrug
Crime and poverty have plagued Philadelphia since William Penn’s day. Philly gun violence interrupter Mazzie Casher has historic yet modern solutions
By Malcolm Burnley