Who Won Philadelphia’s 2024 Primary Election?

The April 23 race included important Attorney General, State Auditor and Senate races. Oh yeah, and that Presidential thing

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy, Julie Platt and Lauren McCutcheon

The Citizen Recommends: Total Impact Summit

The theme of ImpactPHL’s annual gathering of socially-conscious investors is “Modeling the Future Economy.” Learn what that means — and how Philly can benefit — on May 1 and 2

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Everyone Has Much to Learn about Israel and Gaza

During Passover week a longtime university president reflects on antisemitism and threats to free speech on campus

By Elaine Maimon

Outdoor Drinking Spots in Philadelphia

Pop-ups, beer gardens and other seasonal spots in Philly to have some drinks and a nosh out of doors

By Lauren McCutcheon

Four Ways to Improve Recycling in Philly

Recycling in Philly is broken. Here’s how Mayor Parker’s administration could fix it.

By Courtney DuChene

Guest Commentary: Grow Your Own Black Teacher Pipeline

A donor helped fund a fellowship to bring new teachers of color to a suburban district. Here’s why a local educator thinks it’s an idea worth stealing

By Matt Reid

The New Urban Order: The Supreme Court Will Decide if Homelessness is a Crime

How will the ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon, v. Gloria Johnson affect how Philadelphia addresses our own homelessness crisis?

By Diana Lind

Listen: Ali Velshi Interviews Philadelphia’s Block Captain of the Year

The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member talks with Michelle Belser of Melrose Gardens about civic engagement and working with the community

By Ali Velshi