Citizencast

As the president of Center City District notes, poverty is not fate. But it will remain stubborn as long as the city still lags in jobs and housing

Turning Points CEO Dawn Holden and WURD's afternoon host Charles Ellison discuss the local child welfare agency,which is proving that youths who struggle after foster care can lead stable lives.  

The mayor has increased the spending of your taxpayer dollars by a whopping 17 percent since taking office. What is our return on that investment?  

A local child welfare agency is proving that youths who struggle after foster care can lead stable lives. And you won't believe how little its intervention costs  

WURD's afternoon host and Philadelphia lawyer Alex Braden discuss Braden's latest column on ending ending our expensive culture of incarceration—and instead spending money to help prevent many crimes in the first place  

Nationwide contests in developing countries turn honest public officials into celebrities. Let's convince the DC-based group behind the project to bring it here

And trash cans reduce litter, according to a new city report. So when, Philly 3.0's Engagement Director wonders, is Mayor Kenney going to do something about it?  

Reality Check host Charles D. Ellison talks with an Integrity Idol officer about the nationwide contests in developing countries which turn honest public officials into celebrities. 

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden teaches teens to grow the food they eat. But the lesson is really about so much more

Hear what you missed at the sold out Citizen event with author Anand Giridharadas and B Lab's Jay Coen Gilbert

Charles Ellison and Larry Platt talk about poverty in Philadelphia -- and what Kenney and City Hall should do about it. 

  Trees increase health, safety, and air quality. So why doesn't the city insist on planting more of them?

Bestselling novelist and SafeKids Stories founder discusses her citywide effort to get young people to the polls.

When it comes to poverty, Philly remains in last place. So why does the Mayor sound like he's satisfied?

The mayor's new plan for housing could be a tool for growth. So Philly 3.0's engagement director wonders why is he aiming so low

The district attorney is at the forefront of a social justice movement among prosecutors. He may want to consider adding some humility to his game  

In St. Paul—where voter turnout is already an enviable 75 percent—landlords must give new tenants voter registration info. Could something similar help get more residents to the polls in Philly too?  

On Sunday, HBO re-airs a documentary highlighting a volunteer Philly health clinic for immigrants. On September 15th, join area restaurants in supporting the work of Puentes de Salud that is more vital than ever  

Philly schools start today. Do your part to make it the best year for students ever  

With Charles Ellison, a high school teacher talks about finding hope and inspiration from the "speak-truth-to-power" generation