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2026 Free Library Author Series

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

By Courtney DuChene
Ideas We Should Steal

Fund Reproductive Care

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?

By Courtney DuChene

Where Are Women Supposed To Have Babies in Philly?

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

By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good

MeaningSphere

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

By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good

Made Institute

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

By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good

The Baby Gear Revolution Launched in Philly

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

By Courtney DuChene

If These Two Could Become Friends…

What does America need on Thanksgiving 2025? Civility, kindness and open-mindedness, of the kind demonstrated by political enemies-turned-best friends Fred Guttenberg and Joe Walsh

By Courtney DuChene

The Fight for Philly’s Front Doors

Corporate investors are scooping up one in four homes for sale in Philadelphia, locking out individual bidders. Can ordinary citizens still afford to own a piece of their own city?

By Courtney DuChene
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Sleep Out at Citizens Bank

The Phillies and a Philly-born Hollywood producer have joined together to host an annual fundraiser for youth homelessness organization Covenant House PA next week.

By Courtney DuChene

A Modern Day Rosie The Riveter

Trailblazer Elaine McGuire is leading the charge to attract and train more electricians like her: Black women.

By Courtney DuChene