Voice: Courtney DuChene

If Philadelphia wants better recycling and residential trash system, this is the moment to do it, starting with a new contract with local servicers

Breakthrough and Penn asked 20 young teens to imagine Philadelphia in 50 years. They created a vision for the future —and hope for the kids themselves

You won’t see her dressed like Betsy Ross or scoring a goal on the World Cup soccer pitch, but behind the scenes, she’s made a career of transforming thousands of proud Philadelphians into expert — and excited — volunteer hosts

Planning to hop on the wagon for the next 31 days, more or less? Check out these non-alcoholic bars, mocktails and bottle shops in Philadelphia

The Citizen is partnering with the Free Library again to bring thinkers, doers, creators and dreamers to the stage. Join us

At a time when Washington, D.C. is in hot debate over the Affordable Care Act, Maryland is using an ACA provision to fund safe, legal abortions for Medicaid recipients — without costing taxpayers. Should Pennsylvania follow suit?

With the closing of Bryn Mawr’s Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center, women have lost yet another important maternity option.

A new online coaching tool from former Vertex CEO Jeff Westphal promises professional mentorship — without the mentor

Couture designer Rachel Ford traded her fashion career for one that teaches amateurs — 225 so far — to pursue their own design dreams. Now, national brands are paying attention

Baby Gear Group, now a B Corp, was named a Time magazine invention of the year by letting families rent strollers and other childcare essentials for a fraction of the cost and environmental impact. It’s now expanded across the region and country