Tasco—Count Me In On That Petition!

The former Councilwoman—and one-time City Commissioner—comes out in favor of abolishing the elected office that oversees elections

By Larry Platt

Springsteen, Barkley, B Lab to NC—No Way!

The Wayne nonprofit behind the B Corp movement moves its 1,700-company retreat from North Carolina in opposition to discriminatory law HB2…Let’s host ‘em in Philly!

By Larry Platt
Meet the Disruptor

Michele McKeone

The former special ed teacher’s Autism Expressed, teaching digital skills to autistic students, is growing. The secret? Its founder’s “oppositional defiance”

By Larry Platt
The Smukler Report

Trump’s views sway more than his hair

Political consultant Ken Smukler’s latest election commentary on national black radio

By Larry Platt

Businesses are Customers, too

Banker Vernon Hill, customer service evangelist, says Philly could grow—if only Philly got out of its own way

By Larry Platt

Beyond The Soda Tax

The battle lines are drawn. But hardly anyone is asking: Will yet another tax help us grow?

By Larry Platt
The Citizen Recommends

Defibrillating Democracy

A discussion about ways to reignite voter turnout in a city where much of the electorate has given up

By Larry Platt

Hoop Dreams

As March Madness gets underway, it’s hard to be a fan and socially conscious. Enter Philadelphia Youth Basketball, which uses sports to shape inner city kids

By Larry Platt
The Smukler Report

Donald Trump’s “Make America Hate Again Tour”

Political consultant Ken Smukler’s latest election commentary on national black radio

By Larry Platt
The Citizen Updates

Insurgency in the Northeast

Jared Solomon’s grassroots rematch challenge to Mark Cohen in the state’s 202nd legislative district heats up

By Larry Platt