Can Kensington Become its own Landlord?
The neighborhood's Corridor Trust is redefining what smart development can look like
By Ben Seal
Ali Velshi Explains The Surveillance Tools Ice is Using
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member talks with technology journalist Jacob Ward about how ICE is tracking us and the threat that represents to our free speech and due process
By Ali Velshi
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have a new exhibit at The Franklin Institute, The Museum of the American Revolution celebrating President's Day, hot spots and shows for Valentine's Day, and much more
By Christina Griffith
276,000 Acres of Public Land Hiding in Plain Sight
How can cities unlock land they already own for uses like affordable housing and conservation? The head of one promising initiative offers new tools — and potential solutions
By Diana Lind
Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News
Minnesota proving MAGA wrong, governing by clickbait, the meaning of the Epstein files, free TV for all and more smart stories that explain what happened this week
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Snow, a Mayor’s Kryptonite
It's been 11 days since snowmageddon. How's Cherelle Parker doing?
By Larry Platt
Can Josh Shapiro “Get Sh*T Done” on Housing?
The Governor’s budget address focused on solutions to our state’s housing crisis, the most bipartisan issue in the legislature. But will it go far enough?
By Jon Geeting
How to Get the President’s House Exhibit Back
Attorney and civil rights activist Michael Coard on the origin, current state, and future of the Philadelphia memorial to slavery
By Victor Fiorillo
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
The Laverne & Shirley of the 250th
Visit Philly's Angela Val and Philadelphia Visitor Center's Kathryn Ott Lovell talk celebrating democracy with Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
By J.P. Romney