Voice: Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Blackademia
WURD hosts the top black academics from four area universities for a conversation about their impact and responsibility to the city around them
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMike Quick’s Eagles Civic Season Explained
The story behind the numbers in our 2018 civic matchup.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyTraining teachers like doctors
Could a Michigan experiment to bring medical school-like training to the teaching of teachers make for better-prepared educators—and more successful students?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyClean Up, Philly
Philly is the biggest city in the nation with no street cleaning. Instead we have a litter survey. Herein, some actionable ideas
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyEt #MeToo, Philly?
In a follow-up to a Citizen piece on statewide sexual harassment laws, Philly proves that even having the best employment laws in the state don’t keep city workers from being harassed
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyJeremy Nowak, 1951-2018
The Citizen Chairman, a Philadelphia legend, passed away on Saturday
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyWhat #MeToo in PA?
The state legislature failed to act on more than a dozen sexual harassment bills to protect workers across Pennsylvania. Here’s what that means for women
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMinister of Loneliness
Britain appointed the world’s first official to combat an epidemic of loneliness. A similar post here could save lives
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Revolution Must be Financed
Sundial brands built a $700 million company on the strength of its “community commerce” model. The company’s chief community officer will talk about spreading its success around the globe at next week's Citizen event
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy17 Ways to Save America
Finding it hard to celebrate America this week? Here are some ways to make it the place you love again
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy