Citizencast

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  

Charles E. Ellison discusses a trip that the Economy League's executive director Jeff Hornstein took to Detroit — and Hornstein's reflections on how far Philly has come      

Philly is the biggest city in the nation with no street cleaning. Instead we have a litter survey. Herein, some actionable ideas  

By reacting to Trump like Trump, Mayor Kenney has shed more heat than light in the sanctuary debate. Maybe he should follow Jerry Brown’s lead and look for a solution  

Philly is the biggest city in the nation with no street cleaning. Instead we have a litter survey. Herein, some actionable ideas

Reality Check on WURD catches up with Kait Bowdler, the deputy director of sustainability for Philabundance, to discuss the organizations new program, Abundantly Good.

Larry Platt and Charles Ellison discuss the life and legacy of Jeremy Nowak on last week's episode of Reality Check

In a follow-up to a Citizen piece on statewide sexual harassment laws, Philly proves that even having the best employment laws in the state don’t keep city workers from being harassed  

Finding it hard to celebrate America this week? Here are some ways to make it the place you love again  

Two newly-elected committee people call for an open process to fill the surprise opening in the 175th State House race—instead of the same-old Philly politics  

Charles Ellison interviews Maurice Jones about his work with PAR-Recycle Works, a local nonprofit that teaches returning citizens to break down electronics—and sells the resulting scrap metal.