Can We Keep Skills Games Safe?

Store clerks throughout the state have been robbed and shot while handling payouts for slots-like games in corner stores. Local officials aim to curb the practice

By Mensah M. Dean

Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly

By Christina Griffith
How to Really Run A City

Are You Ready for Freddie?

Transit evangelist Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell talks with our hosts former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter about forcing the issues that matter

By J.P. Romney

Who is Chris Rabb?

A progressive Democrat with “firebrand” vibes is poised to represent PA’s 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives

By Lauren McCutcheon
Citizen of the Week

Karen Sandone, Caregiver Advocate

When her husband Anthony was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s, a Doylestown woman chose to speak out and create a national community of support

By Natalie Pompilio

Gun Safety or Retaliation?

Police revoked the licenses of a Black Panther-inspired group because of their “character and reputation.” The Black Lions argue it’s payback for policing the police

By Mensah M. Dean
The Citizen Recommends

The New PAAFF Fundraiser and Spring Showcase

If you want one of Philadelphia’s most treasured film festivals to continue sharing Asian filmmakers and their stories, show PAAFF some love next week

By Christina Griffith

Your Guide to the 2026 Primary Election

All the candidates — Democratic and Republican — on Philadelphians’ ballots today, May 19, 2026

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon
Ideas We Should Steal

Borrow Before We Burn

What if Philadelphia applied the Free Library model to household tools, vacuums, even party supplies? London’s Library of Things does it — saving Londoners millions

By Amanda Soskin
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Ali Velshi on How Redistricting Could Backfire on the GOP

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by MS NOW's Kabir Khanna and pollster Celinda Lake to discuss how gerrymandering could motivate voter turnout

By Ali Velshi