Do Something — Get Involved in Civic Life in Philadelphia

Your one-stop-shop for civic engagement so you can be a better Philadelphia Citizen

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

How to Make the I-95 Detour Not Suck (As Much) (Again)

Traffic is gonna be bad for a while. Here’s help making your way up and down the interstate more tolerable — and maybe even … fun?

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Who is Nicolas O’Rourke?

The freshman At-Large member of Philadelphia City Council is a member of the progressive Working Families Party — and a minister by trade. He’s giving the progressive response to President Biden’s State of the Union on March 7

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
2023 Election

Who Won Seats on Philadelphia City Council?

Meet your 2024 members of Philadelphia City Council

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Fall in Philadelphia

The biggest and best fall festivals, art openings, concerts and more happening this fall in Philly

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Who is Running for City Council?

We’ve got your list of every candidate vying for a seat on Philadelphia City Council

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

20+ Philly Education Organizations to Support

How to help students in Philadelphia? Give a hand to any of these initiatives, organizations that are already doing the good work to support students, educators and communities

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Ideas We Should Steal

7 Ways to Solve Gun Violence

This week's shooting in Kingsessing is another sign that Philadelphia is failing to staunch its rampant gun violence — despite evidence about what works. Here are some ideas.

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Who is David Oh?

The former At-Large City Councilmember is the Republican candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
The 2023 Primary

Why Philadelphians Voted

Tuesday’s primary lacked the splash, buzz and — more than likely — turnout of recent Presidential elections. But those who did vote did it with intention, optimism — and Philly swagger

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff