How’s Cherelle Parker Doing?

Nine months in, and with the Sixers arena behind her, the new mayor has shown stellar public-facing skills. But how is she on implementation and transparency? By Larry Platt

Who is Running in the 2024 Election in Philadelphia?

On or before November 5, 2024, Philly gets to vote for President, plus PA's U.S. Senator, Attorney General, State Auditor, Treasurer and State reps

By Lauren McCutcheon

It’s Voting Season in PA!

Mail-in ballots for the 2024 general election in Pennsylvania are on their way to your mailbox. Here, the answers to all your voting FAQs.

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Are These The Last Days of the Arts Degree?

The University of the Arts closure was a shock — but perhaps it shouldn’t have been

By Iona Clark

Guest Commentary: Why Kamala Harris Inspires Me to Reach for the Stars

A sixth grader at Girard College sees her own future in the Vice President’s (potential) journey to the White House

By Faith Clanton

The New Urban Order: How Cities Can Reverse The “Human Doom Loop”

What’s happening to people is more worrisome than the fate of office buildings. An urbanist has city-centric solutions.

By Diana Lind

Why the Privilege of College Should Be a Right for All

A long-time university president reflects on the value of college beyond job preparation

By Elaine Maimon

Guest Commentary: Peeking Through the Curtain at Kamala

One Temple grad student’s ongoing reservations about the vice president, even after a somewhat up-close view of the candidate’s NABJ interview in Philadelphia

By Deesarine Ballayan

Listen: Ali Velshi Reminds Us True Citizenship is a Muscle

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member says it's never too late to celebrate Citizenship Day, honoring those who have made the conscious choice to become American citizens

By Ali Velshi

Citizen Updates: Rosalind Pichardo’s Sunshine House

A Kensington woman who has helped more than 2,400 people survive potential overdoses now has a storefront to provide more services — despite the City’s efforts to shut down harm reduction programs in the neighborhood

By Christina Griffith

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have the Puerto Rican Day Parade, the BYOB True Crime Trolley, Pass the Peace Rally, and much more

By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith