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

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
WATCH

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