Hunger Feeds Violence
If food insecurity directly impacts neighborhood violence, why isn’t fighting hunger part of a comprehensive antiviolence strategy?
By Ericka Gaines Everything You Need to Know about the Philadelphia Cycling Classic
The bike race is back on August 30. Here's when to go, where to watch, and whom to root for
By Malcolm Burnley Yet Again, It’s All About Josh
A conservative critic argues the PA governor and presidential hopeful is best at making himself look good
By Guy Ciarrocchi Retail as a Public Good?
Why the City’s support of Center City’s Meantime on Market — now extended until the year’s end — is money well spent
By Diana Lind Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have the return of the Cycling Classic, Twilight in the Gardens, Philly Unnamed Film Festival, Yappy Hour, a Cooper DeJean Lookalike Contest, and much more!
By Christina Griffith How to Help Schools, Students and Teachers
Donate food or money for uniforms, share your expertise, provide reading help and more ways you can support schools in Philadelphia
By Jessica Blatt Press Joe Torsella’s Declaration
The reformed politician debuts a new play — part of a new career — at next month’s Fringe Festival. Become a Citizen member and see the play with Citizen Media Group’s Larry Platt and David Cohen on September 20
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy Packing for Climate Change
Prepping for a vacation out West was different this summer. Before we get used to the new environmental normal, do something
By Josh Mogerman How to Really Run A City Goes to College
Former Mayor Michael Nutter has yet another job — this time at Penn, with a familiar face
By Lauren McCutcheon