Just last week, City Controller Christy Brady released the “Have your say” survey report, a look at what a sample of (551) Philadelphians love, loathe and want more of in their lives as Philadelphians. The findings weren’t particularly surprising: Philadelphians gave our Fire Department their highest satisfaction rating, are still frustrated with our city’s nasty trash problem, and are concerned about public safety.

While not revelatory, it felt particularly timely to hear what our city needs and wants at a time when The Citizen is reviewing entries for the first-ever Ideas We Should Scale Showcase — a program designed to highlight changemakers who are having a meaningful impact in Philadelphia, and need resources to grow.

For years (going on eight, to be exact), The Philadelphia C

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