The Robot Wawa Was Always a Bad Idea. And Now It’s Closing

The soulless, dystopian all-digital Wawa of the future completely missed the point of why we go to Wawa in the first place.

By Jason Sheehan
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Ali Velshi Asks Where Does The Trump Economy Go From Here?

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member discusses where the Trump economy is headed with former International Monetary Fund Deputy Director Mohamed El-Erian

By Ali Velshi
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Ali Velshi Breaks Down Why Affordability Is On America’s Mind

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by Investopedia editor-in-chief Caleb Silver break down why "affordability" was the top-search word in 2025 — and how the high cost of living harms Americans

By Ali Velshi
Big Rube’s Philly

Jennifer Sherlock, Cosmopolitan Communicator

The chef, branding guru and photographer sits down with a self-made PR maven with thousands of unread messages

By Reuben Harley
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Ali Velshi Explains the Poverty Line is a Lie

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member explains how Donald Trump tried to use his address to the nation to gaslight the country into thinking that the economy is doing better than it actually is

By Ali Velshi

Can this New Food Hall Solve College Hunger?

University City’s Gather stands alone for its commitment to community, small local restaurants and fighting hunger — though you can just go for the tasty food

By Malcolm Burnley
Guest Commentary

The Great Wealth Transfer is Coming to Philly

Around $124 trillion will transfer to women by 2048. The Forum of Executive Women’s President and CEO asks: What will Philly women build with it?

By Meghan Pierce
Business for Good

MeaningSphere

A new online coaching tool from former Vertex CEO Jeff Westphal promises professional mentorship — without the mentor

By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good

Made Institute

Couture designer Rachel Ford traded her fashion career for one that teaches amateurs — 225 so far — to pursue their own design dreams. Now, national brands are paying attention

By Courtney DuChene
Citizen of the Week

The Man Who May Save Philly’s Small Businesses

Jigar Mehta led an effort to spare small businesses from a shocking tax increase next year wrought by Mayor Parker’s new tax plan. Will it become law?

By Malcolm Burnley