Gun Safety or Retaliation?
Police revoked the licenses of a Black Panther-inspired group because of their “character and reputation.” The Black Lions argue it’s payback for policing the police
By Mensah M. Dean The New PAAFF Fundraiser and Spring Showcase
If you want one of Philadelphia’s most treasured film festivals to continue sharing Asian filmmakers and their stories, show PAAFF some love next week
By Christina Griffith Your Guide to the 2026 Primary Election
All the candidates — Democratic and Republican — on Philadelphians’ ballots today, May 19, 2026
By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon Borrow Before We Burn
What if Philadelphia applied the Free Library model to household tools, vacuums, even party supplies? London’s Library of Things does it — saving Londoners millions
By Amanda Soskin Ali Velshi on How Redistricting Could Backfire on the GOP
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by MS NOW's Kabir Khanna and pollster Celinda Lake to discuss how gerrymandering could motivate voter turnout
By Ali Velshi Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week we have the return of Philly Faire, Moonwalk and Stargazing at FDR Park, Parks on Tap, the kickoff to Summerfest, Twilight in the Gardens, and much more
By Christina Griffith Who Will Benefit From The UArts Endowment Fiasco?
A longtime university president urges the parties involved to resolve the case in the best interest of students and the city
By Elaine Maimon You Can Prevent the Next E-Scooter Tragedy
Electric bikes and scooters are sending more kids to the ER. A local med student urges Pennsylvania to legislate a potential solution
By Tiffany A. Jackson Utopian Pragmatism and More Mind-Blowing Ideas for Cities
In the future, we’ll be working at night, skiing atop waste plants, buying single room homes, and measuring everything with AI, according to this year’s Bloomberg CityLab in Madrid
By Diana Lind The Woman Question
Playwright Suli Holum brings a century-old archive to life onstage, telling story of the groundbreaking the Woman’s Medical College of PA and giving audiences a glimpse of how far women still have to go
By Autumn Demberger