Topic: Ideas We Should Steal
Expand — Yes, Expand — Public Transit
New York City, Seattle and Sydney are doubling down on public transportation amid the ongoing work-from-home trend. Why this counterintuitive move is an idea Philly should steal
By Diana LindAutomatic Voter Registration for Returning Citizens
Local social justice advocates and a University City state rep want to follow Michigan’s lead and register people convicted of felonies upon release from incarceration. Such legislation could swing elections.
By Courtney DuCheneReclaiming Our Time
Why Philly should adopt other cities’ policies to help with our harried schedules — some very good time management ideas we should steal
By Diana LindSafer, Cleaner, Greener Public Spaces
New York City and Paris both have leaders who care about making shared urban spaces for every resident. Philadelphians deserve the same
By Katrina Johnston-ZimmermanThe Best Housing Bill on the East Coast?
Is Massachusetts’ new housing package an idea Pennsylvania should steal?
By Diana LindCool Down Creatively
Rio, Seville, Singapore and Munich have all implemented common-sense to high-tech ways to handle the hotter days ahead
By Valeria Morales-SotoStop 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 ShepelavyWomen 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 ShepelavyCollege Credit for Campaign Work
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
By Elaine MaimonFamily College Scholarships
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
By Elaine Maimon