Voice: Quinn O'Callaghan
Ideas We Should Steal Revisited: Democracy Vouchers
In Seattle, giving residents cash vouchers to support political candidates has increased participation from both voters and candidates. Could it do the same in Philly?
By Quinn O'Callaghan
Ideas We Should Steal: Fully Paid Teacher Sabbaticals
The U.K. is giving some teachers a paid year off in the hopes that it will help keep them in their jobs. Could that solve Philly’s teacher retention problem too?
By Quinn O'Callaghan
Guest Commentary: The Future of Violence Is Digital
Online beefs are behind an increasing amount of violence in Philly. A local resident and teacher wonders what police can do to stop it—and what responsibility social media giants should face
By Quinn O'Callaghan
Ideas We Should Steal: Institutional Racism Task Force
Austin faced uncomfortable truths about the city's inequities with a deep look into its racist past. Maybe it’s time for Philly to confront its own history
By Quinn O'Callaghan
Guest Commentary: The Folly of Philly’s Driving Equality Bill
As cities around the country work to protect residents from traffic accidents, a local resident contends a new bill passed by City Council makes walkers—and drivers—less safe
By Quinn O'Callaghan
Guest Commentary: Finding a Middle Ground on Dirt Bikes
A scourge to some, an expression of joy to others, what to do about ATVs and dirt bikes is a perennial debate in Philly. Here, an idea for settling it once and for all.
By Quinn O'Callaghan
Citizen Of The Week: Chris Banks
A Philly native’s “Banksgiving” program gives area kids something they desperately need to raise themselves out of poverty: Financial literacy training
By Quinn O'Callaghan
Cops And Their Feelings
Upper Darby’s police force is training to be racially and emotionally sensitive at the behest of its shockingly-woke superintendent
By Quinn O'Callaghan