Voice: Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
In the wake of the latest school shooting, there is a common measure on the books in four states that acts as a temporary restraining order, but for guns. Can we at least agree on that?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyAmerica Won the Super Bowl
Can last night’s win finally end Philly’s underdog story?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMelina Uncapher
In the latest in Drexel’s ExCITe Center’s Education Innovation series, a neuroscientist explores how brain science can improve student learning
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyWhat to do about a problem like Pat Meehan
PA’s 7th District is up for grabs—but not that kind of grabbing. Can we elect a woman, please?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyKen Frazier, Doer
Watch the Merck CEO who stood up to Trump being honored by the Urban Affairs Coalition
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyWater—An Essay Contest
The Pamela & Ajay Raju Foundation, along with the Zoo, offers $15,000 to a student who can help solve our water crisis
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyTracking The Air We Breathe
A program to monitor inhaler use among Louisville asthma patients led to health-minded policy changes. Would it work in Philly, where asthma rates are sky high?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy“We got this”
Comcast’s citywide MLK statue project showcases student art—and a hope for a better America
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe New Localism Booksigning
Urban thinkers Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak bring their optimistic take on cities to The Hive
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyA Year In Civic Tumult
Yes, 2017 was rough. It was also—thanks, Philadelphia!—heartening
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy