Dear Friend

With the installation of a Gandhi-inspired work at the Art Museum, we are urged to make peace with our foes—politically and otherwise

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Cycle City

Did the SEPTA strike turn Philly into a city of bikers?

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Shredding the Rap Sheet

The People’s Paper Co-Op helps ex-offenders clear their criminal records—and turn them into “paper smoothies”

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Living Music

How music venue World Cafe Live is filling a gap for Philadelphia school students

By Emma Copley Eisenberg

The Ghosts of Frank Rizzo

We took a few diverse young Philadelphians to see the play about the former mayor. A frank and provocative race discussion followed

By Larry Platt

Was Philly Free Streets a Success?

It was great—but could have been better. Some lessons for next time

By Dave Kyu
Ideas We Should Steal

Indigenous Peoples Day

Cities around the country have replaced Columbus Day with a celebration of native people. In Philly, we celebrate a fairy tale that isn’t even historically true. Isn’t it time that changed?

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

How Philly Influenced Jane Jacobs

In an excerpt from the new biography of the citizen activist turned urban planner, guess which city showed her how not to do redevelopment?

By Robert Kanigel
The Citizen Recommends

Feastival

The premiere foodie event is more than a great party; it’s also a sign that dining out has become a socio-political movement

By Larry Platt

Charitable Arts

Philanthropist Ajay Raju—with help from Christie’s Auction House—uses international art to make Philly a destination city and connect the haves and have-nots

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy