Voice: Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Choose Democracy
The 2024 election was the beginning, not the end, of saving our democracy. Here's what else you can do
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
A 24-Hour Marathon of Giving Local
The director of Austin’s annual event that raised $10 million for 700 local nonprofits — in one single day — talks about how it works at The Citizen’s 7th annual event on November 15
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Vote Like Mount Airy Votes
Voting divisions in Northwest Philly have among the most engaged voters in the city — including, in one division, 90 percent turnout. The reason is not what you might think
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Debra Winger on Overturning Citizens United
Wondering what the actor has been up to lately? Find out about her political activism at The Citizen’s Ideas We Should Steal Festival on November 15
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Who Is Your Citizen of the Year?
Announcing our second Citizen of the Year Awards. Nominate outstanding Philadelphians today!
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Who’s Doing Arenas Right?
For two years The Citizen has chronicled win-win sports developments around the country. In light of the long-awaited feasibility study on a proposed Center City Sixers arena, here are some ideas Philly should consider stealing
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Circle of Hope Book Launch
New Yorker author Eliza Griswold followed a progressive local church through its last fraught days following the murder of George Floyd. Join us August 12 for a book release party and conversation about the lessons learned for America
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Josh Shapiro for VP?
The first-term governor is expected to be on the shortlist for Vice Presidential candidate on a Kamala Harris ticket. Here’s what that might mean
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Stop Hitting People With Cars
Three bikers and pedestrians were hit by cars this week in Philly — two fatally — because our roads are unsafe. Here, recommendations to fix that
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Women Leading, Together
The 550 women executives in the 45-year-old Chicago Network are changing their city for the better — and creating opportunities for even more women leaders. There is no better moment for a similar effort in Philadelphia. (That’s also why we’re relaunching Rad Girls!)
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy