Recap

The Forever Paycheck

Personal finance guru Jean Chatzky offered guests of The Philadelphia Citizen reassurance: Your retirement savings can last, provided you set up their distribution for success

By Courtney DuChene

The Ballot Questions in the 2026 General Election

The two measures voters can approve or reject on November 3 give an edge to small and local businesses, and make the City's art and culture department permanent

By Lauren McCutcheon
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Bucks County, USA, the American Story We Need Now

A gripping new documentary offers an insider’s view into how PA’s third largest county and political bellwether has reckoned with a national fracturing

By Carrie Rickey

Who Should Be Penn’s Next President?

A long-time university president on what Philadelphia’s Ivy League university — and our city — need from a new leader

By Elaine Maimon

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
Guest Commentary

On Opioids and Climate Change

An environmental researcher on why we must consider a dual challenge facing Philadelphians in need if we want to fix the addiction crisis

By Andrea McIntosh

Will PA’s Lawsuit Against TikTok Make Children Safer?

There are similar models to follow — big tobacco, opioids — but also plenty of grey area when it comes to addictive products and practices. A public policy expert explains

By Jonathan Caulkins
Big Rube’s Philly

Style Iconoclast Charlie Lichtenfels

A Philly transplant shares their “Swamp Yankee” style, vintage records and classic 90s looks with the OG entrepreneur, chef and photographer

By Reuben Harley
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Mentorship at Philly Music Fest

This year's festival features free chances to learn how the biz works from the inside

By Patrick Rapa
Guest Commentary

Philly Black Entrepreneurs, Bet on Growth

Two eminent African American business leaders on positioning Black-owned Philadelphia businesses for greater success

By Damien Ghee and Regina Hairston