Could these Tiny Robots … Cure Cancer?

Researchers at Penn and the University of Michigan have developed the world’s smallest, fully autonomous robots. The health applications are nearly endless By Courtney DuChene

Calling All City Workers — and Those Who Admire Them

It’s that time of year: We’re on the hunt for the most high-integrity workers employed by the City of Philadelphia. Nominate the most inspiring city workers you know, and they could be named a 2026 Integrity Icon

By Jessica Blatt Press

Guest Commentary

Holding on to Mayor Parker’s Commonsense Coalition

A free market advocate doesn’t always support the mayor’s policies, but he applauds her focus on what really matters to Philadelphians

By Guy Ciarrocchi

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Velshi Weighs in on U.S. Strikes in Iran

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of PA to discuss the U.S. strikes in Iran, how the president sidestepped Congress, and what should happen next

By Ali Velshi

Women’s History Month Events in Philly

Celebrate trailblazers with tours and museum exhibits, support women-owned businesses at markets and food-and-drink events, and more.

By Laura Swartz

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have the PHS Flower show, Eddie Izzard's solo Hamlet, It's Punny in Philadelphia, The Forgotten Freedom at the National Liberty Museum, and much more

By Christina Griffith

The New Urban Order

Putting Pedestrians First

Atlanta’s 20-year-old Beltline proves comprehensive pedestrian-centered development — in contrast to Philadelphia’s piecemeal approach — has rich rewards

By Diana Lind

Guest Commentary

Getting Better Head Start

A Philadelphia kindergarten teacher on how families — and entirely communities — would benefit if Harrisburg expanded the highly successful early childhood education program

By Amy Baranowski