The Citizen Recommends

215 Day of Giving

Two-thirds of Philadelphia nonprofits operate on shoestring budgets. A new fundraiser aims to give them the financial and morale boost they need

By Natalie Pompilio
Citizen Must Reads

Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News

Heritage Americans, political frenemies, surveillance pricing, mom power and more smart stories that explain what happened this week

By Lauren McCutcheon

The Dirty Business of Erasing Black History

The federal government may have removed the memorial to slavery on Independence Mall, but the history of African Americans exceeds the limits of historic comfort

By Dr. James Peterson

Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

Your highly curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly

By Christina Griffith

How Federal Cuts Are Transforming PA’s Solar Industry

Renewable energy provider Solar States hit its stride just as the Trump administration cut subsidies — can a loophole keep them afloat?

By Courtney DuChene
The Citizen Recommends

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
Citizen of the Week

Klean Kensington’s Jeremy Chen

Philadelphia wants residents to imagine the future. In Kensington, one resident is helping teens just achieve more than surviving the present

By Emilia Maia
Guest Commentary

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
Guest Commentary

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
Ideas We Should Steal

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