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
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
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
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
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