Where Young Black Lives Meet Blue

African American teenagers mingle with cops in a series of forums designed to humanize each to the other. It’s not the answer to all their problems—but it’s one step forward

By Quinn O'Callaghan

In Defense of Philly Parking. Yes, Parking

Why Philadelphia’s off-kilter parking is one of the best things about my adopted city

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Who Was Paul Robeson?

A look at the life of a Philly hero, and what lessons we can learn from him today

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Furnishing Lives

Philadelphia Furniture Bank gives furniture to the city’s most vulnerable, free of charge—because home is about more than just four walls

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Meet the Disruptor

GoodCompany Ventures

The accelerator gives a leg up to socially-conscious startups—a notch toward making Philly the do-good business capital of the country

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Meet the Disruptor

Magnolia Mitigation

The Philly-based startup parlays money from developers into environmental protection, one bog turtle at a time

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Meet the Disruptor

Finpay

The startup is rethinking the way healthcare is paid for with an oddly novel concept: Making it easier for patients to pay their medical bills

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Meet the Disruptor

Olive Devices

A recent Philadelphia University graduate is set to launch a hearing aid that is not only technologically revolutionary—it will also be affordable

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Unlikely Foodies

Philabundance Community Kitchen has helped 600 disadvantaged and recently incarcerated people get culinary jobs—helping to keep them out of prison

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Meet the Disruptor

Keeper and the Soldier

Jumpbutton Studio is trying to launch into the big leagues with a game about child abuse. Could it be the next multi-million dollar socially conscious app?

By Quinn O'Callaghan