CitizenCast

A ballot question amends the charter's ban on political activity. Is there evidence that, left to their own devices, our political players will make good government choices?

Penn's resident climate wonk co-wrote a letter urging Congress to green its pandemic response. Could the public investments he supports help solve Philly's poverty epidemic, too?

City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart released an alternative to Mayor Kenney's revised tax-and-cut budget. Will City Council listen?

Mayor Kenney has proposed cutting almost all the City's arts funding. A local theater professional explains why that's a bad idea, for all of us

California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered ballots be sent to all his state's registered voters for the general election. Why don't we do that here?

A forthcoming documentary points the way toward true reconciliation

Compared to other cities, does Jim Kenney's budget redo qualify as a plan for recovery?

A New Jersey landlord waived the rent for his tenants over the next three months—something most property owners probably can't afford. How can both sides get relief?

Philly's homicide rate continues to rise, even during the quarantine. Where, WURD's mid-day host wonders, is Danielle Outlaw in all this?

Catching up with the billionaire who has raised in excess of $26 million to combat food insecurity during the pandemic. Now, about those ABCs…

Covid-19 is a catastrophe. Here, six ways to turn it into an opportunity for Philadelphia

This week, Mayor Kenney, promising pain, will announce a revamped budget. Are you confident it will include a vision for smart recovery?

Virtual Tip Jar Helps Philly Out - Of - Work Food Industry Employees During The Coronavirus

It's nearly 50 days into the pandemic and thousands of school kids still aren't able to access online learning. WURD's midday host wonders, why can't we be more like Detroit?

The Covid-19 pandemic is teaching us a lot of lessons in fighting climate change. For one, that rapid, large-scale mobilization is possible.

The grassroots campaign raises funds for businesses in New York's Chinatowns and fights coronavirus-related racism. A local activist hopes to bring it here.

Even though Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden, questions remain about how supportive Democratic Socialists will ultimately be

Markus speaks with Jessica Press at Beasley Studios

Penn Medicine and Code for Philly have developed a tool that predicts local hospital surges due to Covid-19. Its ultimate accuracy depends on you

Covid-19, and Mayor Kenney's response to its economic impact, continues to reveal who's leading, who's reacting and who's pandering

Philly's population grew by just 472 residents last year, possibly marking the end of our growth. We can't afford that. Here's what we should do about it.

Four Penn alums put their startups on hold to 3D-print face shields for Covid-19 frontline workers in Philly, and beyond

People are being shot while the Mayor Jim Kenney and the D.A. Larry Krasner snipe at each other. Where, WURD's midday host wonders, are the leaders we need?

Local banks are stepping up in the fight to keep Covid-19 economic calamity at bay

$2.2 trillion in federal dollars will help. But it's local institutions, Drexel's Metro Finance Director notes, that will make the difference on the ground