Guest Commentary

“Our Job Just Got Harder”

But the work has never been more important, says The Rosenbach Museum & Library Director, despite — or because of — nearly $600,000 in federal funding cuts

By Kelsey Scouten Bates

How To Celebrate Earth Day in Philadelphia

More than 50 years after the holiday began, there are more reasons — and more ways — than ever to combat climate change, right here in Philly

By Rosamelia Lara Sanchez, Christina Griffith and Lauren McCutcheon

Your 2025 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar

The dates you need for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best

By Lauren McCutcheon

My School Votes …

… thanks, in large part, to the work of the high school winner of Vote That Jawn’s Erinda Sheno Memorial Prize essay contest.

By Miran Andriyevsky

Growing a Garden in East Kensington

An abandoned lot sparked a community-led movement to reclaim green space in the North Philly neighborhood

By Angie Bacha
Citizen of the Week

Officer Leroy Wimberly, Neighborhood Dad

Inspired by his own journey as a father, a Temple University police officer has become a vital support for hundreds of students in North Philadelphia

By Ben Schittler and Lauren McCutcheon

Demystifying Public Comment

Your step-by-step guide for attending and speaking out at Philadelphia City Council, Board of Education and Department of Planning and Development meetings

By Andrew Lu

“We Are the Cavalry”

Bread & Roses Community Fund launched a new program to support grassroots groups fighting for climate justice. Chester environmental activist Zulene Mayfield explains why this work matters

By Charity Tooze

How to Help Ukraine

President Trump signaled an end to U.S. support of Ukraine on Friday. Still, the fight for the country's freedom — which is a fight for democracy — goes on. So does the need to support the efforts

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
RECAP

Philadelphia Citizen of the Year Awards

Who can outshine a Super Bowl MVP? Try a West Philly public school teacher, Southwest Philly block captain, a 15 year-old from Northeast Philly, and other Philadelphians dedicated careers to dauntlessly implementing solutions in their community

By Lauren McCutcheon