A Jobs Program that Works

The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative helped nearly 2,000 Philadelphians find work. Now, with a large grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the organization is expanding and rebranding to connect more Philadelphians with skills, jobs and career opportunities By Courtney DuChene

Who is Running in the 2024 Election in Philadelphia?

On or before November 5, 2024, Philly gets to vote for President, plus PA's U.S. Senator, Attorney General, State Auditor, Treasurer and State reps

By Lauren McCutcheon

How to Vote in Philadelphia

Everything you need to know about voting in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Where Do PA’s 2024 Candidates Stand on Guns?

Pennsylvanians are divided on the issue of gun safety regulations — as are young people. A group of Princeton students lays out the major party candidates’ views

By Mara DuBois, Frances McKenzie and Julia Stern

12 Eagles-Watching Bars to Suit Your Vibe (+ 1 to Suit Swifties)

Birds + pool? Check. Birds + socially conscious beer? Check check. Birds + tacos? Or + dogs? Or + espresso martinis? Find all the best game-watching hangouts for your lifestyle and values

By Olivia Kram

Guest Commentary: The Paralympics Problem

A pair of athletes, researchers and prominent advocates for people with disabilities say this summer’s massive TV ratings for the Paralympics mean little if we don’t give all people with disabilities access to movement

By Laura A. Baehr and Katie Samson

Ideas We Should Steal: Medical Malpractice Reform … Again

Twenty years ago, the Commonwealth dug itself out of a crisis that put new mothers at risk of illness or death. Signs of trouble are back in Pennsylvania, which could look to California and other states for a solution

By Malcolm Burnley

Guest Commentary: Deconstruct the School District

We need administrators who understand what’s happening in schools. A high school teacher has an idea to make that happen

By Lydia Kulina-Washburn

Listen: Ali Velshi Inside Project 2025 and … Hurricane Helene?

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member on the plan to gut FEMA and undermine our nation's ability to prepare for and recover from natural disasters

By Ali Velshi

Where Do the Candidates Stand on Education?

Young voters want better funding for public education and lower student loan debt. A group of Princeton students lays out the views of 2024 major party candidates for president, U.S. senator for PA, PA attorney general, PA auditor general and PA treasurer

By Noah LaBelle, Max Lind, and Adam Sanders

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Philadelphia

When Philly celebrates Native Americans, you should, too. Even after the long weekend ends

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff