Where Are Women Supposed To Have Babies in Philly?
With the closing of Bryn Mawr’s Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center, women have lost yet another important maternity option.
By Courtney DuChene
Defending Human Rights at Home and Abroad
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
By Robert Saleem Holbrook
Young People Need More than Just a Paycheck
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
By Wendy-Anne Roberts-Johnson
What to Watch for in 2026 …
More PG movie-going, better rent deals … and more vibe-y New Year predictions for cities
By Diana Lind
Lemons, Lemonade … and Lemon Rind
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
By Lane Johnson
Ali Velshi on Incompetence and Showmanship in Trump 2.0
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member reviews Trump Administration failures as a consequence of picking inexperienced loyalists instead of qualified professionals
By Ali Velshi
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
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
By Christina Griffith
Made Institute
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
By Courtney DuChene
Yo, Eagles Fans, Cut It Out
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
By Olivia Kram
Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News
Political violence, opportunity zones, re-illegalizing weed (but not cocaine traffickers) and more news from the week that was.
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
