Ideas We Should Steal

A One-Stop Shop for Addiction Recovery

“Health hubs” in Washington state are dramatically reducing opioid addiction among patients. Could a similar model work in Philly and around the country?

By Sammy Caiola
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Love Thy Neighbor? Not Thy Sixers.

A guest commentary from a prominent Philadelphia Black pastor on why he and some other faith leaders oppose the plan to put an arena in Market East

By Reverend Mark Kelly Tyler

Calling All Nonprofit Leaders!

The Fitler Club Foundation’s new impact residency offers a year of membership, wellness and mentoring for the most worthy Philadelphians — those on the frontlines of helping others

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of … Less Work?

A 32-hour workweek could become a calling card for Philly, boost the economy, and improve mental health, says the founder of 4 Day Philly

By Malcolm Burnley
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Ali Velshi on How to Hold the Line Against Dictatorship

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member interviews Filipina journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa, author of How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future

By Ali Velshi

15+ Ways to Help Others this Thanksgiving

Before and after you hunker down for the big meal, take time to make the holiday more special for your fellow Philadelphians.

By Ethan Young

Cities Will Save The Country

Drexel’s Metro Finance director on the return of “New Localism” in the second age of Trump

By Bruce Katz and Florian Schalliol
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Beyond the Bridge Film Screening

The documentary, followed by a community conversation, explores a proven solution to homelessness. Join the effort November 21

By Christina Griffith

How to Support Veterans

More than a dozen ways to give back to those who fought to keep you free

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Tyree Wallace is home. What did it cost him — and us?

The Point Breeze native spent 26 years imprisoned for a murder he says he didn’t commit. His release comes after years of efforts by lawyers and high-profile activists, including sports reporter Michael Barkann and local business leader Jay Coen Gilbert

By Christina Griffith