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
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
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
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
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
276,000 Acres of Public Land Hiding in Plain Sight
How can cities unlock land they already own for uses like affordable housing and conservation? The head of one promising initiative offers new tools — and potential solutions
By Diana Lind
The Money Behind MAHA
What makes “Big Wellness” so dangerous? The renowned CHOP immunologist explains
By Paul Offit
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