Breaking Promises to Old Buildings
The Historical Commission is charged with preserving Philly’s heritage. So why, a longtime urban strategist wonders, is it failing to enforce its own rules?
By Michael Greenle
Ali Velshi Thought SCOTUS Would Save Us From Authoritarianism
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member covers what the Supreme Court ruling in Trump V. CASA means for the Constitutional rights of Americans
By Ali Velshi
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly, celebrate July 4 with fireworks, concerts, and the parade, the Rocky Bus Tour returns, is showing on Independence Mall, and much more!
By Christina Griffith
Five Ways SEPTA Can Save Itself
The transit agency does not have to face a “death spiral” every year. Here’s how other city systems are not just surviving, but thriving
By Courtney DuChene
How to Solve a Housing Crisis
The latest installment of our Development … for Good series featured a conversation with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing czar Angela Brooks and national housing expert Bruce Katz
By Malcolm Burnley
Hey Mayor Parker, It’s Time For Your Performance Review
Ahead of the 2023 mayoral election, we asked citizens to play the role of hiring manager. Now we're once again inviting Mayor Parker to appear before you, her employers
By Courtney DuChene
What Happened in NYC, AI Dumbs Down America, MAHA Women…
… and other Citizen-selected articles to help you make sense of the chaos
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Can AI Make Cities More Effective?
An urban problem-solver makes the case for artificial intelligence as a useful civic tool, in the latest episode of our podcast with hosts former Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia and former Mayor Kasim Reed of Atlanta
By J.P. Romney
The Happiest Places in Philly
Philly psychology students map the most joyful local city locations. Eric Zillmer happily explains
By Eric Zillmer