The Philadelphia newspapers and philly.com have become a non-profit.

They've got a $20 million endowment. 

How will that money be spent?

Any chance the news orgs will become democratic, and serve as a direct channel for the people of Philadelphia to share the ongoing story of the city, with support from news professionals.

Learn from the New Republic experience. Don't squander the opportunity. 

Could Philadelphia be the place where democracy in the US reboots?