“It Felt Like God Gave Me Another Chance”
A new Philadelphia program — modeled on an already-successful version for adults — helps young people put down the guns
By Mensah M. DeanYour Weekly Guide to Surviving the News
Politicians on Reality TV, the Elite U.S. City Not on a Map, Context for Iran, “Monitoring the Situation” and more stories that explain what happened this week
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffThings 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 GriffithTrump’s Latest Attempt to Bully Universities
The Department of Education’s zeal to eliminate diversity efforts on campus has now veered into a small-print threat that could shatter independence — and financial viability — for local colleges. A longtime university president on what we can do about it
By Elaine MaimonThe Sweet Smell of $1 Million For Cities
Lafayette, LA, Mayor Monique Blanco Boulet and Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Aparna Ramanan talk with our hosts about innovation, civic prize money and cleaning up a city’s stinking sewers
By J.P. RomneyPA’s Energy Future Should Power Jobs, Growth and Opportunity
Pennsylvania’s energy advantage has long powered the nation. A local union leader notes that with smart policy, it can also power the next generation of manufacturing, technology investment, and good-paying jobs.
By William C. SprouleDisruptors Carl June and Jeff Marrazzo
They’re charting a course to a world without cancer tumors and reinvigorating Philly’s “Cellicon Valley” with their new company, Dispatch Biotherapeutics. For their bold vision, we’re awarding this duo our Disruptors of the Year.
By Malcolm BurnleyNow Hiring — U.S. Congressperson
The Citizen’s Ultimate Job Interview will feature the top four candidates to replace Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District. Here’s our crowd-sourced description of the job they hope to fill
By Courtney DuCheneWho’s Running For Congress In the 3rd District?
A cavalcade of candidates have joined the race to replace U.S. Representative Dwight Evans. Here’s what we know about them
By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheonWomen’s Style
You know him for his influence on men’s hip-hop style. But women’s fashion runs through the veins of our branding genius, chef and photographer
By Reuben Harley