My Voting Baggage

A Jefferson University student and super voter considers a wrongfully convicted neighbor who, like many incarcerated Pennsylvanians, went decades without being able to cast a ballot

By Kavi Shahnawax

Diversity is Democratic

A junior at the Academy at Palumbo makes a beautiful argument for a multi-lingual, multicultural city and nation. Our differences don’t just make us stronger — they’re also worth fighting for

By Shafia Malik
Citizen of the Week

Deborah Burnham

Even before she experienced cancer herself, the retired Penn English professor had a knack for “magical” prompts to help patients write through their illness at the Abramson Cancer Center

By Daphne Sashin
Guest Commentary

A Region Rises Together — or Not at All

Last in economic mobility among the 50 largest U.S. metros and stagnant in job creation, Greater Philadelphia should, says a chamber of commerce chair and a former U.S. ambassador, unite to succeed

By David L. Cohen and Christopher Franklin

The Ballot Questions in the 2026 Primary Election

The two measures voters can approve or reject on May 19 concern helping Philadelphians save for retirement and making permanent someone to advocate for youth in residential facilities

By Courtney DuChene
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The Fitler Forum

An all-day summit of local nonprofit leaders aims to make the day-to-day job of doing good a whole lot easier.

By Courtney DuChene
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Velshi On The Many Contradictions of Donald Trump And The Iran War

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member lays out the convoluted case Trump is making for war and the mixed messages he's sending to Americans and the world

By Ali Velshi

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly it's Dine Latino Restaurant Week, Cardi B. is live, Made in Philadelphia Market opens for the spring, new exhibits highlight our history and art communities, and much more

By Christina Griffith

Life Sentenced No More

By declaring mandatory lifelong incarceration for felony murder a “cruel punishment,” the PA Supreme Court carves a pathway out of prison for more than 1,000 people

By Victoria Law

Networking for Creatives

A graphic designer launched Collab for Philadelphians who work in creative jobs — or want to — and other creatives who just want to make a new friend or two

By Azia Ross