How Philadelphia Answered Two Ballot Questions
Philadelphia voters approved measures to give an edge to small and local businesses, and make the City's art and culture department permanent
By Lauren McCutcheon Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Takes on Migration
The 19th annual event, for which The Citizen is a media sponsor, includes 75 films, special events and timely workshops
By Christina Griffith Legal Help for Gun Violence Survivors — at Their Bedsides
A program in Chicago has helped patients access $1.2 million in benefits to which they are entitled, while cutting their risk of further violence. Now a Philly hospital wants to bring it here
By Ashleigh N. DeLuca Has NIMBYism Saved Data Centers in PA?
Governor Shapiro is now threading the needle on the Commonwealth’s top local concern
By Ethan Dodd Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have the PMA's annual Contemporary Craft Show, Lectures on Tap, Josh Johnson, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, Veteran's Day celebrations, and much more
By Christina Griffith Your Guide to the 2026 General Election
All the candidates — including PA governor and U.S. reps — on the ballot on November 3
By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon Who Are The Next Citizens of the Year?
Our search for the next crop of local heroes is well underway — and we need your input!
By Courtney DuChene The Midterm Threats’ Silver Lining
From coast to coast, ordinary people are building important skills while protecting the vote for themselves and their neighbors
By Eileen Flanagan Port Richmond’s Progressive Glow Up
Port Richmond newcomers craved a sense of community and neighborliness. So they built it themselves. Their politics followed
By Kate Krauss The Ballot Questions in the 2026 General Election
The two measures voters can approve or reject on November 3 give an edge to small and local businesses, and make the City's art and culture department permanent
By Lauren McCutcheon