Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

1 month ago | thephiladelphiacitizen.org | Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

In the world of urbanism — the term for planning, development and design of cities to make them more livable for everyone — there is one idea that stands above most as a desired outcome: the 15-minute city. And for good reason. A 15-minute city — or what some call a 20-minute neighborhood — is any neighborhood that allows residents to get to their jobs, schools, health care, food and other basic services within a 15-minute walk or ride.

1 month ago | thephiladelphiacitizen.org | Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Do Something Come to the Fitler Club May 20 starting at 5pm for Development … For Good: Building a 15-minute Neighborhood with Charles Lomax, Lomax Real Estate Partners CEO, Kelvin Jeremiah, Philadelphia Housing Authority CEO, andLaura Slutsky, Guidehouse Director, moderating the conversation about two mixed-use developments making the 15-minute neighborhood a reality. $5 for entry.

2 months 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...

2 months 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.

Mar 28, 2025 | 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.