Welcome to Spendadelphia!

On the eve of budget season, a new report by Controller Rebecca Rhynhart looks at Mayor Jim Kenney's historic spending spree. Do you trust him with your money? By Larry Platt

Apr

EVENT:

Citizen Teen

Saturday, Apr 18, 2020
noon–2pm

at The HIVE (4th floor of the Graham Building)

Six world-famous young thought leaders talk climate, social justice, gun control and more

Mar

EVENT:

The Way Forward?

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020
7–8:30pm

at Fiter Club Ballroom

Join a discussion between Democrat Lt. Governor John Fetterman and Republican Jeff Bartos

The Citizen Recommends: Way Past Mad

With her latest children’s book, local author and film producer Hallee Adelman offers a lesson we can all use: It’s okay to let it all out

By Jessica Press

The Citizen Recommends: The Grain Train

Grains of all varieties are finally having their “hay” day—and for good reason. Chefs and farmers at Sunday’s event will demonstrate their value, to health, the planet and, most of all, taste

By Jessica Press

Ideas We Should Steal: HBCU Week

At the Wilmington event, hundreds of students get on-the-spot admissions and scholarships to attend historically black colleges. Philly’s high schoolers could use the same chance

By Katherine Rapin

Ideas We Should Steal: Redistributing Medication

Thirty-eight states—but not Pennsylvania—operate programs that recycle surplus prescription drugs, eliminating waste and providing them to residents who couldn’t otherwise afford them

By Brianna Baker