Philadelphia — A Walk Through History
Looking for a new way to see your city? A Citizen contributor's new book on Philly walking tours focuses on the people behind the places — including history-making women
By Natalie Pompilio Observation, Meditation, Creation, Connection
Exploring a new art program at the Barnes Foundation for people with Parkinson's
By Courtney DuChene Mayor Parker’s Budget, by the Numbers
In partnership with Committee of Seventy, a breakdown per person of how the Mayor wants to use your money next year.
By Nick Hand
Things 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 Griffith Subsidizing the Sidewalk
San Francisco’s new incentive program to bring retail back to downtown is an idea Philadelphia should steal
By Diana Lind Boosting Philly Students’ Financial IQ
Next fall, a new law will mandate personal finance education in all PA high schools. Whether Philadelphia schools will be ready is up to us
By Kerry Woodward School District, Don’t Eliminate What’s Working
A Philadelphia public school teacher argues against the District’s plan to close his school. Give Lankenau Environmental a chance to grow
By Jonathan Hoffmeier Marry the Liberal Arts to Education in Trades, Crafts and Entrepreneurship
A longtime university president encourages Philadelphia-area colleges and universities to partner with community colleges and unions to make connections for fulfillment in careers and life
By Elaine Maimon Will PA’s Plans to Increase Housing Exclude Philly?
Bipartisan zoning reform bills that could open up the state to in-law apartments and rooming houses could leave our city out. That would be a mistake
By Jon Geeting Sara Novic’s Mother Tongue
The Philadelphia writer on her new memoir on becoming deaf, parenting a deaf child, and the history of deaf culture in the United States
By Courtney DuChene