The Guide to Philadelphia for College Students Who Care
So, you’re coming to school — maybe Temple, Drexel, Penn, Jefferson, Moore, St. Joe’s — in Philly. Here’s everything you need to know about how to be a top-notch Philadelphia citizen
By Gianna Voges Keeping Gen Z in Philly
According to a new report from Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia-area young adults want to stay here — but struggle to find fulfilling career pathways in the city
By Malcolm Burnley Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th
Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly
By Christina Griffith Who is Emily Mello, New Muralist-in-Chief?
And how will the museum expert from out of town run Philly's own and beloved Mural Arts Philadelphia?
By Victor Fiorillo What We Saw at the Promise of Democracy 250th Summit
After the fireworks and red-white-and-blue parades, Committee of 70 convened some of the nation’s most esteemed thought leaders on politics and civic life to talk about, if not the next 250 years, then at least the next few months
By Lauren McCutcheon Doing Right by Your Pet
We call our animals our children. Then why, asks a former pet insurance professional, don’t we plan ahead for their medical care?
By Steve Schonberg Black Philly History, Today
August marks the 130th anniversary of W.E.B. Du Bois’s seminal research on Black Philadelphians. It’s a chance to ask — and answer — hard questions about Philly today
By Sharif El-Mekki Is Pay-What-You-Can the Ultimate Form of Hospitality?
On Sundays, a polished Kensington bistro lets diners decide how much to spend on dinner. How Post Haste is redefining accessible dining
By Jason Sheehan You Get a Car Seat! And You Get a Car Seat!
A group of PA Masons, our Citizens of the Week, have come up with an ingenious way to surprise, delight and assist growing military families: mass baby showers
By Natalie Pompilio Ali Velshi Tells a Tale of Two Economies
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by economist Justin Wolfers to discuss the disconnect between what Americans are experiencing and what Trump claims about jobs, wages, and inflation
By Ali Velshi