Juneteenth for All?

Almost no Black people on No Kings Day. Almost no White people on Juneteenth. Can we show up together before it’s too late?

By Malcolm Burnley

The Opposite of the Philly Shrug

Crime and poverty have plagued Philadelphia since William Penn’s day. Philly gun violence interrupter Mazzie Casher has historic yet modern solutions

By Malcolm Burnley

Home Repairs 2.0 Hits Harrisburg

Philly State Senator Nikil Saval is working on a bipartisan bill for a new state program to help around 2,500 homeowners each year stay in their houses

By Malcolm Burnley

Putting the Blues in Sinners

How Philadelphia guitarist Randy Bowland shaped Hollywood’s next breakout star

By Malcolm Burnley
RECAP

2025 Integrity Icon Awards

Last week, The Citizen threw a rousing party to honor five City workers who uphold the values of service, impact and ethics

By Malcolm Burnley
Recap

How to Build a 15-Minute Neighborhood

In the latest in our Development … for Good series, The Citizen hosted a public and a private developer sharing insights on how to create mixed-income neighborhoods with staying power

By Malcolm Burnley

Political Satire for the TikTok Age

Philly punk rocker Ron Gallo once avoided social media. Now he’s made it the stage for his most unseriously serious music yet, attracting both worldwide fans and MAGA haters

By Malcolm Burnley

Rebuilding Philadelphia, One Block at a Time

A nonprofit that recruits volunteers to repair homes is strengthening the physical, social, and economic infrastructure of Philly’s neighborhoods

By Malcolm Burnley

The Wackiest Race for Local Judgeships Ever?

A Bob Brady conspiracy theory, a tax-dodging candidate and a huffing mess. This year’s low-excitement judicial races just got a little juicier

By Malcolm Burnley
Ideas We Should Steal

Polling Places in Jails

A way to get more people voting and make our communities safer? That’s what happened with a Colorado program Pennsylvania could easily replicate

By Malcolm Burnley