Want Your (Political) Independence?

Sorry, you can’t abandon the major parties — because Philly needs your primary vote. We also need open primaries. Here’s how that might actually happen

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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The Free Library Author Series

A new team with a new vision has taken on the prestigious event series, with authors from Chris Hayes to Anthony Fauci to poets, novelists, commentators and other writers of our moment. The Citizen is proud to be a media partner this spring

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Los Angeles is Burning. Here’s How You Can Help

The devastating fires have destroyed more than 2,000 buildings and forced some 130,000 people to flee their homes

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

52 Small Ways To Make A Better Philly

Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

See Ya, 2024 …

Here, some of the things Philadelphians cared about in an anxiety-inducing year — and what we’re looking forward to in 2025

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

52 Small Ways To Make A Better Philly

Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
76 Place

What Does Great City Planning Look Like?

It’s a process that puts the city and citizens first — unlike, according to urban planner Harris Steinberg of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, what happened with 76 Place, the proposed Sixers arena.

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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Evening Stories on WURD

Evening WURDs host and Citizen contributor James Peterson launches a short story club on his program this Thursday night. Everyone is invited

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Calling All Nonprofit Leaders!

The Fitler Club Foundation’s new impact residency offers a year of membership, wellness and mentoring for the most worthy Philadelphians — those on the frontlines of helping others

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Ideas We Should Steal

More Worker-Owned Businesses

How about a workplace where you share the wealth with your co-workers — including your boss? Pittsburgh, Boston and other cities are helping local businesses become employee-owned, with benefits for all

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy