Citizen Must Reads

Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News

Minnesota proving MAGA wrong, governing by clickbait, the meaning of the Epstein files, free TV for all and more smart stories that explain what happened this week

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Can Josh Shapiro “Get Sh*T Done” on Housing?

The Governor’s budget address focused on solutions to our state’s housing crisis, the most bipartisan issue in the legislature. But will it go far enough?

By Jon Geeting

How to Get the President’s House Exhibit Back

Attorney and civil rights activist Michael Coard on the origin, current state, and future of the Philadelphia memorial to slavery

By Victor Fiorillo

Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

Your highly curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly

By Christina Griffith
Overheard at Fitler

The Laverne & Shirley of the 250th

Visit Philly's Angela Val and Philadelphia Visitor Center's Kathryn Ott Lovell talk celebrating democracy with Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

By J.P. Romney
Citizen of the Week

Michael Idriss, Black History Game Changer

African American history has been disappeared from Independence National Historical Park. Not so at the Museum of the American Revolution, with thanks to one “time traveler”

By Olivia Loudon
The New Urban Order

The Atlanta Idea Philly Should Steal

What Market East could learn about enlightened development from ATL’s burgeoning South Downtown

By Diana Lind
Guest Commentary

What Happens After Philly Schools Close

The fallout from the District’s extensive plan to transform Philly’s schools will be personal. But the responsibility for these repercussions should be shared, says the head of one independent school

By Brandon McNeice

Meet the Citizens of the Year

These local heroes make Philly stronger, wiser, healthier, kinder and more awesome. Help us celebrate them

By Jessica Blatt Press
Big Rube’s Philly

The Athlete Edit

Way before the NFL and NBA posted game-day fits, the iconic photographer, Mitchell & Ness marketing guru and gourmet soul food chef snapped Philadelphia’s most stylish pros off the field and on the streets

By Reuben Harley