Topic: every voice every vote
What’s Judicial Retention? Who’s Running?
Current members of the PA Supreme, Superior and Commonwealth Court have a unique place on the general election ballot
By Courtney DuChene
“One City” to Cut Poverty
In 2011, Richmond, VA’s mayor set an ambitious citywide goal to reduce its dismal poverty rate. Two successors later, the city is showing remarkable success. Can Philly do the same?
By Courtney DuChene
Giving Small Businesses Free Money
A City-run coalition of lenders has distributed $2 million in grants to microbusinesses in Philly
By Courtney DuChene
Who is Pat Dugan?
The multiyear veteran of the Municipal Court (and U.S. Army) is running against incumbent Larry Krasner in the race for District Attorney of Philadelphia
By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon
Saving Democracy by Canvassing … All the Time
The deep canvassers of Changing the Conversation Together have been able to turn out the vote before big elections. Could doing their work year-round boost civic engagement and voter turnout in the long term?
By Courtney DuChene
Can Philly’s Youth Curfew Policy Really Prevent Violence?
Research shows curfews do little to reduce crime, but the city's curfew centers have become a vital hub for young people
By Mensah M. Dean
Tackling Racial Bias in Home Appraisals
How a trio of real estate pros calling themselves the WEALTH Collective plans to solve Philadelphia’s race-based $57 billion gap in housing values
By Courtney DuChene
“We’re Losing Kids”
As youth gun violence continues to rise, several local organizations are teaching young people the skills to stop, think, and choose differently
By Afea Tucker
Who Won the 2025 Primary Election
How low was turnout on May 20? Who will be on the ballot for November 4? Which DA candidate prevailed?
By Lauren McCutcheon
Your Guide to the 2025 Primary Election
All the Republican and Democratic candidates for District Attorney, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, Court of Common Pleas, Municipal Court ...
By Lauren McCutcheon