Topic: Poverty
Not All Speed Cameras Are Created Equal
The City installed speed cameras along a deadly stretch of Roosevelt Boulevard this week. Is it Black and Brown Philadelphians, WURD’s afternoon host wonders, who will pay for them?
By Charles D. Ellison
An Important Endeavor For Justice
A former federal judge lauds Philly’s planned Equal Justice Center for what it promises: to bridge the haves and have-nots in our justice system
By Timothy K. Lewis
The Soulfull Project
Two Campbell’s alums have struck out on their own to create healthy, delicious oatmeal—with a purpose
By Jessica Blatt Press
The Climate Movement’s Diversity Problem
The co-founder of environmental B Corp rePurpose demands a seat at the table for those most affected by climate change: young people of color
By Peter Wang Hjemdahl
Growing the Pie, Not Cutting the Pieces
Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab Director Bruce Katz on growing inclusive wealth in city neighborhoods
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Reducing Poverty—Together
In Canada, communities lifted more than 200,000 families out of poverty in seven years. Check out this story from June, and then learn more at our 2nd Annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Path Out of Poverty?
The latest Philly poverty numbers should be a call to arms and not cause for a victory lap. Did it wake up Mayor Kenney?
By Larry Platt
One Step Forward
First Step Staffing connects vulnerable people with jobs. Then, it ensures they keep them
By Jill Harkins
Too Big to Function?
Check cashers and dollar stores thrive in urban neighborhoods while local businesses struggle. The director of Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab points to a better way
By Bruce Katz
More Trees, Please
Trees—which nourish the earth, beautify the city, lower temperatures and increase good health—are disappearing from Philly. Here, some ideas to fix that
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy