Daniel Denvir
Daniel Denvir is a staff reporter at Philadelphia City Paper and a frequent contributor to Salon and The Atlantic Cities.
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Defending Youngstown: One City's Struggle to Shrink and Flourish
"At some point you need to just turn the picture to the wall and move forward."
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As Local Governments Shrink, Private Consultants Reap Rewards
Meet the high-paid experts who are pitching our cities and states on how to save money.
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Photos
Dearborn: Where Americans Come to Hate Muslims
How a city of 97,000 became a must-visit location on the newly established anti-Muslim protest circuit.
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Photos
The Paradox of Mexicantown: Detroit's Uncomfortable Relationship With the Immigrants it Desperately Needs
Mexicans have made a productive home for themselves in a city largely known for its shrinking population. So why are they being deported?
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Democracy in America
Great Moments in the History of Boondoggles
Three of the most embarrassing wastes of city taxpayer money ever recorded.
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The Big Fix
The Elusiveness of Police Accountability
If Trayvon Martin had been shot by an officer, his killing wouldn't have sparked a national outcry. Why it's so hard to hold officers accountable for excessive force.
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The Big Fix
The Case for Saving the Metro Editorial Board
Across the country, newspapers are cutting their editorial boards. Here's what we lose when they disappear.
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Are Violent 'Flash Mobs' Really a Trend?
After two summers in a row of disturbing group violence in cities like Chicago and Philadelphia, authorities look at the intersection of technology, poverty, and race
