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Ali Velshi Covers the Gordie Howe International Bridge Saga

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member joins Mitch Landrieu and Fred Hochberg to discuss Trump's threats and damage to our infrastructure projects

By Ali Velshi
Guest Commentary

“Then. Now. Tomorrow.”

Representatives of the National Association of Manufacturers — coming to Carpenters’ Hall this week — encourage less regulation and more innovation as a path to the next 250 years

By Jay Timmons and David Taylor

Weaponizing the FDA Against Vaccines

Why did the federal agency shelve a new vaccine that promises to dramatically improve flu resistance? The renowned CHOP immunologist explains

By Paul Offit

Hey Philly! Let’s Hire a Congressperson

Help us write a job description for the candidates vying to replace Philadelphia’s U.S. Representative Dwight Evans — and then join us to help interview them for the job

By Courtney DuChene
Big Rube’s Philly

The Celebrity Edit

Michael K. Williams, Nicky Hilton, Leslie Odom Jr., Zendaya, and his Nan’s favorite, Terrence Howard are some of the celebs who’ve stopped for the camera of an iconic chef, trendsetter and street photographer

By Reuben Harley

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we're celebrating the Chinese New Year, going to the theater for musicals and satire, eating out in Queen's Village and Bella Vista, heading to Philly Mag's Wine & Dine, and much more

By Christina Griffith
Guest Commentary

The Legacy We Inherit

Honoring Philadelphia's Black labor history and fighting for the future of the Black workers

By Brittany Alston and Kendra Bozarth

How — and Why — to Run for City Committeeperson

The most hyperlocal of political posts helps get out the vote for local, state and national candidates. And guess what? Starting now, you can sign yourself up to run for the job

By Lauren McCutcheon
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
How to Really Run a City

Mayors Confronting ICE — and Ice

In a special episode of our podcast, former Mayors Kasim Reed of Atlanta and Michael Nutter of Philadelphia delve into the recent twin crises facing city leaders across the country

By J.P. Romney