Voice: Malcolm Burnley
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
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
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
Can Philly Still Become “Cellicon Valley?”
Layoffs, vacant labs and NIH cuts are diminishing the once-booming biotech sector. But there is still promise for the region
By Malcolm Burnley
Will PA Ever Legalize Weed?
And, can it possibly be the problem-solver advocates — including Gov. Shapiro — are looking for?
By Malcolm Burnley
Ultimate Job Interview with One Candidate for District Attorney
The latest edition of The Citizen’s job interviews for candidates for office featured this year’s top-of-the-ticket race for District Attorney. Both Larry Krasner and Pat Dugan were invited. Only one candidate showed up
By Malcolm Burnley
The Citizen Recommends … the Fashion District?
The East Market Street mall can’t be that bad. Right?
By Malcolm Burnley