Ideas We Should Steal

Plug-In Solar

Ten states have legalized the energy- and money-saving home technology. Should PA become the first swing state to do so?

By Courtney DuChene

You’ve Got a Blackout in PA

AI is taxing Pennsylvania’s power grid, risking even higher rates for residents, who already pay more for electricity than neighboring states

By Athan Koutsiouroumbas
Guest Commentary

“How Will You Go To Bat For A Young Person Today?”

The president and CEO of PECO’s parent company serves on the board of Cal Ripken’s foundation. Here’s why they just opened a new STEM center at Essington’s Tinicum School

By Calvin Butler

A Path to “Jobs That People Love”

PECO’s workforce development initiative is, little by little, making solid middle class careers easier to get for Philadelphians who look like their customers

By Natalie Pompilio
Citizen of the Week

Nadia Bosket

The founder of Hoop Dreams, Inc. has figured out how to help Philly kids make friends, be confident and focus on opportunities, using basketball as bait

By Lauren McCutcheon
Citizen of the Year Awards

Mike Innocenzo

For his work helping to stand up the Civic Coalition to Save Lives, the PECO CEO and Chamber of Commerce Board Chair is this year’s Lewis Katz Corporate Citizen of the Year

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

One Man’s Trash …

The Energy Co-Op in Mount Airy turns Philly’s garbage into renewable energy. Now it’s available to all Philadelphians

By Courtney DuChene
Reality Check

Voting Green

Why aren’t our elected officials talking more about climate change and pollution? This election, WURD’s afternoon host says, voters should demand it

By Charles D. Ellison