Meet the Disruptor

Borderwise

The startup’s legal app helps immigrants apply for their Green Cards. In response to Pres. Trump, they'll do it for just $1

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Guitar Hero

A documentary about Andrew Jackson School’s rock band is a tribute to a teacher’s dedication through tough times

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Fighting for FREEdom

I’m FREE is one of few programs answering to the issues women face when they re-enter society from prison

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Ideas We Should Steal

Free Legal Help for Poor Tenants

Over 15 percent of Philadelphia renters in some areas lose their homes every year. A New York program that pays for tenant lawyers dropped that city’s eviction rate by 24 percent

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Ideas We Should Steal

Citywide Composting

Ottawa, Canada, processes up to 100,000 tons of compost per year, saving money and fighting climate change. Philly needs to get a little dirty, too

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Meet the Disruptor

Down ME.mory Lane

After an accident damaged his memory, Tom Dixon and Jumpbutton Studios made an app for that

By Quinn O'Callaghan

We Were All The Snake

Al-Bustan puts a face and a story to refugees in Philadelphia

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Ideas We Should Steal

What’s Good in the Agrihood?

Detroiters are transforming empty acreage into an urban farming community. Could it work in Philly?

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Being a Pizza Guy in a Pretzel Town

How I learned to stop whining and love Philly

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Dinner … At The Library?

The Culinary Literacy Center teaches cooking—and fosters community—among Philadelphians of all stripes

By Quinn O'Callaghan