Topic: Ideas We Should Steal
The Citizen Recommends: 5th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival
Join us December 14 and 15 to share solutions for creating a more prosperous, equitable and thriving Philadelphia.
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Ideas We Should Steal, Revisited: Make. Voting. Easier.
We learned many things about Pennsylvania after yesterday’s midterm election. One of them: We should have a better way to vote
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Ideas We Should Steal: A Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health Care
An Oklahoma program helps save police resources and provide better care for residents in distress. Could Philly do the same to combat our mental health care crisis?
By Jessica Blatt Press
Ideas We Should Steal: Public Toilets
Sometimes, you really, really need to go. That’s why Philly is looking to Portland to adopt a successful model of free public bathrooms.
By J.P. Romney
Ideas We Should Steal: State Seal of Civic Engagement
Outraged that less than 50 percent of Americans can name the three branches of government? California and several other states are working to literally certify good citizenship for high school grads.
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Ideas We Should Steal: Mental Health Days for Philly Students
Twelve U.S. states allow school kids to take excused days off for emotional well-being. PA should too
By Courtney DuChene
Ideas We Should Steal: The 20-Minute Neighborhood
Paris, Portland, Houston and even Detroit are planning neighborhoods where residents can walk or bike to everything they need for a healthy and vibrant life. Is now the time to do the same in Philly?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Ideas We Should Steal Revisited: Security Deposit Alternatives
Philly rents rose 6 percent during the pandemic, making security deposits even harder for new tenants. A Cincinnati law is applying private market disruption to the problem. Should we do that here too?
By Jill Harkins