Your Guide to Earth Day Events and Volunteering Around Philly

From volunteering to kids’ activities, there’s something for everyone in Philly looking to celebrate Earth Day.

By Laura Swartz
The Citizen Recommends

These Truths — The Declarations of Independence

A new exhibit at the American Philosophical Society Museum examines the first 50 years of the most revered document in our nation’s history and how we feel about it today

By Christina Griffith
RECAP

The Man Who Paid for America

What we learned from author, businessman and Citizen supporter Richard Vague about Thomas Willing, America’s first banker

By Courtney DuChene
Ideas We Should Steal

Fix the Sidewalks!

Denver just became the latest major city to launch a comprehensive plan for repairing and expanding its sidewalk networks. What is Philly waiting for?

By Malcolm Burnley

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

The Key to Staying Out of Prison? Jobs

Through partnerships with the City and HRP Group, the Center for Employment Opportunities is helping formerly incarcerated Philadelphians on the path to a better life

By Christina Griffith

Beyond the Grave — Gardening for Good

At The Woodlands, a volunteer-staffed program restores flowers to cradle graves and builds community in the process

By Ellen Miller
Guest Commentary

How Philly Can Add $2 Billion to Its Economy Without Spending a Dime

A former City Councilmember revives a proposal from his time in office that he guarantees will keep more Philadelphians here and boost local businesses

By Bill Green
The New Urban Order

Housing Lessons from … California?

A new report makes the case that the right tax incentive structure — even in regulation-heavy CA — changes everything when it comes to building affordable housing.

By Diana Lind
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Corporate Citizens Leigh and John Middleton

You know them as the couple who owns the Phillies. You likely know less about their extensive philanthropy, including being the force behind a major new art exhibition — and that’s just fine with them

By Lauren McCutcheon