Jim Kenney’s Seinfeld Moment

The campaign for mayor is about nothing. Last week, Jim Kenney proved that.

By Larry Platt
Weekend Read

So Long, Lunch Lady

Chef Marc Vetri wants to revolutionize how Philly kids eat at school. Will the School District let him?

By Larry Platt
The Citizen Recommends

Feastival

The foodie party of the year is not just a culinary event. It’s a way to build a better Philadelphia

By Larry Platt

Welcome, Fellow Citizens

A new idea for Philadelphia's new age

By Larry Platt
Meet The Disruptor

Molly Hayward

The 27-year-old Fishtown entrepreneur hopes to jumpstart a movement by getting women to think about their periods in a new way—while helping girls across the globe

By Larry Platt

Can This Wayne Entrepreneur Save The NFL From Itself?

It’s harder than ever to be a sports fan and socially conscious. Here’s a way to return to the days when watching a game felt wholesome.

By Larry Platt
Citizen of The Week

The George Costanza of Philly Politics

Jared Solomon is governing by fighting crime and helming community revitalization projects in Northeast Philly’s 202nd state legislative district. Now all he has to do is get elected

By Larry Platt
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The New Ralph Brooks Park Ribbon Cutting

By Larry Platt
Wanted

A Less Pusillanimous Mayor

As the Nutter legacy tour takes off, recent events elsewhere tell us what we should be looking for in this mayor’s race

By Larry Platt
New Blood

Revenge of the Nerd

Can Andrew Stober—a non-political technocrat once mentored by Michael Dukakis—jumpstart an Independent movement by running for City Council?

By Larry Platt