How To Fix City Council

Philly 3.0’s Engagement Director on two reforms that could make local elections more competitive—and make for better outcomes By Jon Geeting

The Threat

In the wake of last week’s Instagram threat against 10 Philly schools, here are some ideas for actually keeping our kids safe

Do Something: Learn WTF Is Up With Climate Change

This week, continue to celebrate Black History month, learn about clean energy, rock out with Philly's youth, and more!

By Alyssa Biederman

The Citizen Recommends: Artist Bash

The Barnes Foundation’s first Artist Bash of 2019 explores the idea of “home”

By Alyssa Biederman

New Blood: City Council Candidate Justin DiBernadinis

The 37-year-old community organizer with a familiar last name has some big ideas

By Larry Platt

The Citizen Flashback: Charles Barkley’s Black History Month All-Stars

The former NBA great highlights a month's worth of Philadelphia's African American heroes

By Charles Barkley

Countering the “Gotcha” Narrative

Ideologues have set their sights on Opportunity Zones. The Nowak Metro Finance Lab Director suggests cutting through the cynicism, and bringing to life the places that have been left behind

By Bruce Katz

Foodizen: Georgian On My Mind

The next in a series on the nexus of food and urban culture takes us on a journey—to the heart of Eurasia's Georgian cuisine in the far Northeast

By Jason Wilson