Time for a Higher Ed Revolution in Philadelphia

A long-time university president calls for a constitutional convention on higher education in the city known for revolutions. Penn, et al, are you listening? By Elaine Maimon

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

Guest Commentary

Philadelphia, Park City

Some of Philly’s parks are older than the Constitution. Now, Fairmount Park Conservancy’s CEO says, let’s use them to make us the civic and cultural capital of the nation

By Tony Sorrentino

Gov. Shapiro’s FY27 Budget, By The Numbers

In partnership with Committee of Seventy, a detailed breakdown of how much of each Pennsylvanian’s money Shapiro and the state legislature will use next year

By Nick Hand

Can These Docs Keep Breast Cancer From Coming Back?

Thirty percent of all breast cancer patients experience a potentially deadly recurrence. Scientists at Penn are finding ways to prevent dormant cells from waking up

By Rebecca Gibian

Mayor Parker’s FY27 Budget, By The Numbers

In partnership with Committee of Seventy, a breakdown per person of how the Mayor and City Council will use your money over the next year.

By Nick Hand

Citizen of The Week

Kadafi El-Kardah, Germantown’s “Drain Buddy”

How one local resident is bringing neighbors together to fight flooding, one cleanup at a time

By Courtney DuChene

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Ali Velshi on Trump Canceling Federal Grants to States That Voted For Kamala Harris

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by former Washington Governor Jay Inslee to discuss how the Trump Administration is weaponizing federal grants for political punishment

By Ali Velshi

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week it's the return of BlackStar Film Festival, Bug Fest, Port Richmond's Pierogi Fest, the Danny Rumph Classic, Philly Mag's Best of Philly Party, and much much more!

By Christina Griffith

Guest Commentary