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
The Citizen Recommends

Education Law Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

The nonprofit law firm endlessly fighting for PA students and their families is honoring three “champions” at a fundraising gala, including Citizen Board Member Jennifer Rice

By Malcolm Burnley
Ideas We Should Steal

University Brains To Solve City Problems

City governments around the country have partnered with local researchers to find solutions to issues like traffic congestion and fighting fires. Why won’t Philly take advantage of our local colleges to do the same?

By Malcolm Burnley

The Fight Over What Philly Teachers Are Teaching

A national media report last spring lambasted the School District’s social studies curriculum and its director for being anti-American, antisemitic and teaching kids to become social activists. What is really going on in Philadelphia’s classrooms?

By Malcolm Burnley
Business for Good

Committing to Kensington

Why one local biotech firm is right at home in Philly’s most beleaguered neighborhood

By Malcolm Burnley