Topic: Ideas We Should Steal

New York City and Paris both have leaders who care about making shared urban spaces for every resident. Philadelphians deserve the same

Is Massachusetts’ new housing package an idea Pennsylvania should steal?

Rio, Seville, Singapore and Munich have all implemented common-sense to high-tech ways to handle the hotter days ahead

Three bikers and pedestrians were hit by cars this week in Philly — two fatally — because our roads are unsafe. Here, recommendations to fix that

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!)

L.A.’s Occidental College offers a “campaign semester” for students who do election work full time. A longtime university president urges local colleges to do the same

Hope Chicago ensures free college for students graduating from five public high schools — along with one member of their family. A longtime university president makes the case for investing in Philadelphia families the same way

Across the state and country, programs are connecting those in need of companionship and income with those who need affordable housing. Why is Philly’s version struggling?

When government was slow to help Wilmington, DE residents hit by Hurricane Ida, one woman stepped up with a grassroots disaster response team that is now a permanent fixture. Could a similar program help underserved Philly communities at climate risk?

El Paso, TX is poised to take full economic advantage of the global energy transition, thanks to a Green Business Initiative.