Citizen of the Year Awards

A. Leon Higginbotham Social Justice Champion Marsha Levick

The Juvenile Law Center co-founder has spent 50 years advocating for the rights of youth in the legal system, taking on corrupt judges, changing policy and contributing to victories in the U.S. Supreme Court

By Malcolm Burnley

Where Art Thou, Rebuild?

Connor Barwin’s City-funded $21 million revamp of Vare Recreation Center shows what the Kenney-era program could accomplish — so why did it fall so short of its target?

By Malcolm Burnley

Keep the Opioids; Lose the Risk

A Temple researcher’s work is on track to radically change pain management and the opioid crisis forever

By Malcolm Burnley

No Benefits Left Behind

When Benefits Data Trust closed earlier this year, some experts foresaw a calamitous impact on public benefits access. Now nonprofits are stepping up to stop that from happening

By Malcolm Burnley

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of … Less Work?

A 32-hour workweek could become a calling card for Philly, boost the economy, and improve mental health, says the founder of 4 Day Philly

By Malcolm Burnley

A Fitting Rebuke to Rizzo?

A monument to civil rights icon Sadie Alexander, planned for where Mayor Frank Rizzo’s used to stand, would be only the third statue of a real-life Black Philadelphian on public view

By Malcolm Burnley

The Folly of Free Parking

What Philly can learn and gain (affordable housing!) from doing the unthinkable: Making our parking spots more expensive.

By Malcolm Burnley

Are Black Men Really the Problem?

Or might it just be that the Democratic Party has taken one of its most loyal voting blocs for granted?

By Malcolm Burnley

Is This The Greatest U.S. Economy Ever?

And if so, why don’t more Americans feel it? Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi, a Malvern resident, on which presidential candidate bodes better for our financial future

By Malcolm Burnley

Closing the Deal

The Harris and Trump campaigns are panicking about their Pennsylvania messaging. What would local political strategists do to capture Philadelphia voters who are critical to a win?

By Malcolm Burnley