Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

2 weeks ago | thephiladelphiacitizen.org | Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

When Larry Krasner announced his campaign for his third term as Philadelphia District Attorney in February, he made a punny proclamation about how he plans to approach the job: “D.A.” he said, stands not just for “District Attorney.” It stands for “Democracy Advocate.” Which is why it’s a head-scratcher that Krasner has spent the last several weeks stalling, and ultimately refusing, the opportunity to practice democracy by debating his opponent, former Municipal Court President Judge Pat...

4 weeks ago | thephiladelphiacitizen.org | Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

It has never been easy running the Sustainable Business Network, especially post-Covid when small companies around the region were struggling to bounce back and make ends meet. But in February, SBN Executive Director Devi Ramkissoon’s job got even harder when the Trump administration cancelled a federal grant that makes up nearly half the nonprofit’s budget.

1 month ago | thephiladelphiacitizen.org | Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

When Covid hit five years ago, Ellen Yin was among the hundreds of local restaurateurs forced to, as she puts it, “part ways” with her employees at Fork and the other High Street Hospitality restaurants that she runs. For nearly two years, Yin couldn’t do what she loves — bringing delicious food and warm hospitality to Philadelphians.

2 months ago | thephiladelphiacitizen.org | Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Attend the Gala Matt Cord hosts the event, where the Eagles Jordan Mailata will accept the Philadelphia Award on behalf of The Philly Specials, the room will recognize the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, the Hooters will perform, and inductees will include Stephen Sondheim and the Settlement Music School. On April 30 at 6pm at Vie. 600 N. Broad Street. Tickets from $350.

2 months ago | thephiladelphiacitizen.org | Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

In Philadelphia, we know the story of Albert Barnes as one of stubborn brilliance: He reserved his vast collection of 20th Century European and African art for the education of regular Philadelphians, away from the snooty avenues of high brow art museums and their well-heeled patrons.