The Dirty Business of Erasing Black History

The federal government may have removed the memorial to slavery on Independence Mall, but the history of African Americans exceeds the limits of historic comfort

By Dr. James Peterson

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
The Citizen Recommends

In Pursuit — Philadelphia and the Making of America

Sam Katz’s History Making Productions is releasing a sweeping Philly documentary series nearly 20 years in the making. See the first episode on February 20

By Christina Griffith
Citizen of the Week

Klean Kensington’s Jeremy Chen

Philadelphia wants residents to imagine the future. In Kensington, one resident is helping teens just achieve more than surviving the present

By Emilia Maia
Guest Commentary

Renters Need Safe Healthy Homes Too

Homeowners aren’t the only ones who need affordable housing that’s fair for its occupants. A tenants rights advocate asks City Council to crack down on negligent landlords

By Melissa Monts
Guest Commentary

When One Door Closes

REC Philly is no more, but, its co-founder says, Philadelphia's creators are as strong as ever

By David Silver
Ideas We Should Steal

Free Food at the Free Library

A longtime university president suggests the city’s library system follow Chicago and Baltimore, and add food pantries to its community services

By Elaine Maimon

Can Kensington Become its own Landlord?

The neighborhood's Corridor Trust is redefining what smart development can look like

By Ben Seal
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Ali Velshi Explains The Surveillance Tools Ice is Using

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member talks with technology journalist Jacob Ward about how ICE is tracking us and the threat that represents to our free speech and due process

By Ali Velshi

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have a new exhibit at The Franklin Institute, The Museum of the American Revolution celebrating President's Day, hot spots and shows for Valentine's Day, and much more

By Christina Griffith