This year is the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S., and Philly is at the center of the celebration. Here's everything to do this week that honors our history and promotes civic engagement.
It's National School Breakfast Week, celebrating the important role of nutritious food for our students. A Harlem-based company makes delicious and free breakfasts, lunches and snacks for two Philly schools. Can this be expanded?
Help us write a job description for the candidates vying to replace Philadelphia’s U.S. Representative Dwight Evans — and then join us to help interview them for the job.
In the U.S., nearly one trillion pieces of disposable food ware gets sent to landfills each year. One policy in Seattle has made both small and chain businesses promote reusable ware. Can Philly implement a program like this?
In our latest How to Really Run a City episode, our experts discuss the cities that have successful public transportation initiatives.
Inside a lab in the @upenn.edu's Levine Hall are robots so tiny they can balance on a single ridge on a human fingerprint. Their healthcare applications are nearly endless.
The Philadelphia Citizen's third annual Citizen of the Year Awards are this April. Meet the winners who embody our mission of solutions-focused action, and RSVP today!
Rah Crawford’s new documentary chronicles the story of two 19th century slave ships carrying kidnapped, deliberately separated African families, and their unexpected reunion in Philadelphia.
The Economy League's executive director shares his ideas for revitalizing Market East.
"As mayor, Parker must keep the trains running on time, and the lines of communication open — with City Council, the governor, the president, and their allies." A free market advocate applauds Philly's mayor.
It’s that time of year: We’re on the hunt for the most high-integrity workers employed by the City of Philadelphia. Nominate the most inspiring city workers you know, and they could be named a 2026 Integrity Icon.
March is Women’s History Month, so it’s a great time to learn about some of the amazing women who helped shape our nation, challenge our ideals, and create change in our city and nation. Here are all the ways to celebrate.
https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/womens-history-month-philly/.
Over the weekend, the U.S. and Israel launched a series of attacks against Iran. MS NOW host and Citizen board member @velshi.com is joined by PA Rep. @houlahan.house.gov to discuss what happens next.
Since the pandemic forced people outside, birding is having a moment. In Philly, it’s helping residents see their city anew.
Here's your guide to being a good citizen in Philly this March, and beyond.
"One of the most powerful, most under-provided ingredients of urban quality of life is exactly what the Beltline delivers: a great place to simply be." Here's how Philly can put pedestrians first.
Head Start, a state-funded PA program for pre-K students, has been proven to establish long-lasting outcomes like improvements in literacy, confidence and social skills. A Philly kindergarten teacher urges the program's expansion.
We're on the hunt for this year's Integrity Icon winners, and we need your help. Learn about the award and nominate a city worker who inspires you today!
This week in Philly we have the PHS Flower Show, Eddie Izzard's solo Hamlet, It's Always Punny in Philadelphia, The Forgotten Freedom at the National Liberty Museum, and much more.
A longtime friend and admirer reflects on Philly’s one-of-a-kind outsider artist, who died this week.
The controversy over a new restaurant planned for Fishtown is another instance of the City making it harder for small businesses to operate. Councilmember Squilla, are you listening?
Local social media app Playdate encourages IRL gatherings by telling Philadelphians what events are happening in town — and encouraging them to invite their friends.
The federal health agency is withholding critical information about vaccine-preventable diseases from the American public. CHOP’s renowned immunologist @pauloffit.bsky.social explains why.
The late Milton Street proposed legalizing recreational weed in 1983. A longtime local journalist wonders how we can still justify giving up millions of much-needed tax dollars.
Google’s Waymo taxis are quickly learning Philly roads, while lawmakers — and all of us — grapple with what it means for our city.
It’s that time of year: We’re on the hunt for the most high-integrity workers employed by the City of Philadelphia. Nominate the most inspiring city workers you know, and they could be named a 2026 Integrity Icon.
