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President Donald Trump didn’t show up for the United Nation’s most recent gathering on human rights. A Philadelphia social justice activist joined colleagues to make a stand on behalf of the values that should matter to all Americans

Learning real-world skills before graduation is critical to securing a wealth-building job. The president/CEO of Philadelphia Youth Network calls on all of us to help young Philadelphians get ahead

More PG movie-going, better rent deals … and more vibe-y New Year predictions for cities

The two-time Super Bowl champ admires Food Network Star Robert Irvine’s work with our military and first responders as much as he lauds his attitude on life

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member reviews Trump Administration failures as a consequence of picking inexperienced loyalists instead of qualified professionals

This week The Roddenberries holiday show comes to City Winery, Philly Pops Holiday Spectacular is at Marian Anderson Hall, Old City lights its Menorah, Bearded Ladies Cabaret comes to the Wanamaker

Couture designer Rachel Ford traded her fashion career for one that teaches amateurs — 225 so far — to pursue their own design dreams. Now, national brands are paying attention

Hurling eggs at an Eagles coach’s house isn’t gritty — it’s bullying. It’s time to retire the mean routine, and not just in sports

Political violence, opportunity zones, re-illegalizing weed (but not cocaine traffickers) and more news from the week that was.

Shops, cafés, pizza and water ice joints, beauty boutiques, bookstores, and even an auto mechanic whose Black owners are committed to making our city better