Voice: Jessica Blatt Press

LISTEN: How to Build Black Business Density, Part I
In the latest installment of our How to Really Run a City Podcast, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed host an all-star lineup of mayors and experts to address one of the most pressing issues of our time
By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recommends: How to Really Run A City Live Taping
The live recording will kick off the African-American Chamber of Commerce summit of Black Mayors to address the question: How can we grow Black business in cities?
By Jessica Blatt Press
Getting To Graduation, Together
Could College Together hold the answer to our nation’s higher education woes?
By Jessica Blatt Press
City Council Election 2023: Nina Ahmad Thinks Philly Needs Compassion and Science
Ahmad is the only City Council At-Large candidate who would bring two disparate experiences to the role: as a war survivor and a scientist
By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recommends: REFORM Alliance Community Day of Action
Meek Mill’s probation reform group is celebrating Second Chances Month with an event for returning citizens Saturday. All are welcome to show up and work for change
By Jessica Blatt Press
Not Your Country Club’s Squash Team
City kids playing squash? The nonprofit SquashSmarts has combined the sport with academic and social support as a college and career launchpad for hundreds of Philly kids
By Jessica Blatt Press
Integrity Icon 2023: Who is Your Public “Fun Hero?”
We’re looking for the parks, pools, arts, more happy-making people who fill our city with joy. Nominate a City worker as an Integrity Icon by March 31
By Jessica Blatt Press
LISTEN: How to Really Run a City — and be Nonpartisan
On episode 4 of The Citizen’s podcast, hosts Michael Nutter, Kasim Reed and Larry Platt talk with Republican OKC Mayor David Holt, who models pragmatism like no other leader today
By Jessica Blatt Press