Can this New Food Hall Solve College Hunger?

University City’s Gather stands alone for its commitment to community, small local restaurants and fighting hunger — though you can just go for the tasty food

By Malcolm Burnley
Citizen of the Week

The Man Who May Save Philly’s Small Businesses

Jigar Mehta led an effort to spare small businesses from a shocking tax increase next year wrought by Mayor Parker’s new tax plan. Will it become law?

By Malcolm Burnley
RECAP

What We Saw At The Ideas We Should Scale Showcase

At The Citizen’s inaugural event last week, funders and supporters had the chance to support three local nonprofits that are aiming for a bigger impact.

By Malcolm Burnley
The Citizen Recommends

The War on Drugs School Fundraiser

The Philly fave band will be back at Johnny Brenda’s in December for a three-night-only fundraiser to benefit Philly schools. Tickets go on sale November 21.

By Malcolm Burnley

Say Goodbye To Your (Not Quite) Weed Seltzer

Tucked away in the Senate bill to fund the U.S. government is a provision that would ban all hemp products. In Pennsylvania, which has failed to legalize recreational marijuana, that threatens more than 9,000 jobs — and $50 million in tax revenue.

By Malcolm Burnley

What a Bucks Co Sheriff’s Race Can Tell Us about U.S. Politics

Can a challenger in a Bucks County’s election have the formula for how Democrats can win on public safety?

By Malcolm Burnley

We Are The Champions …

… of squash, thanks to our year-old professional team, the Philadelphia Lightning. That’s just one part of being the undisputed squash capital of the United States

By Malcolm Burnley

The Incredible Shrinking Housing Plan?

Mayor Cherelle Parker’s signature program, H.O.M.E., will build far fewer dwellings than she once promised. Will it solve the problems that need solving?

By Malcolm Burnley
Video and Recap

“What it Means to Carry the Weight of Death”

MSNBC contributor and award-winning journalist Trymaine Lee shared insights from his new book, A Thousand Ways To Die, at a Citizen / Free Library Author event last week

By Malcolm Burnley

Hallee Adelman’s “Horrible Day”

The Main Line author, filmmaker and educator's latest book is an allegory about the impact of gun violence on kids

By Malcolm Burnley