Guest Commentary

A Powerful Path to Peace?

A local circular economy leader on the fallacy of the scarcity mindset behind Trump’s latest war in the Middle East

By Nicolas Esposito
Guest Commentary

A Region Rises Together — or Not at All

Last in economic mobility among the 50 largest U.S. metros and stagnant in job creation, Greater Philadelphia should, says a chamber of commerce chair and a former U.S. ambassador, unite to succeed

By David L. Cohen and Christopher Franklin

Networking for Creatives

A graphic designer launched Collab for Philadelphians who work in creative jobs — or want to — and other creatives who just want to make a new friend or two

By Azia Ross
Big Rube’s Philly

Kenya Abdul-Hadi, Style Iconoclast

The branding genius, chef and photographer meets up with a fellow fashion creator — and invites you to join them this weekend for the Vintage Design Market

By Reuben Harley
Citizen of the Year

Disruptors Carl June and Jeff Marrazzo

They’re charting a course to a world without cancer tumors and reinvigorating Philly’s “Cellicon Valley” with their new company, Dispatch Biotherapeutics. For their bold vision, we’re awarding this duo our Disruptors of the Year.

By Malcolm Burnley
Citizen of the Week

The Flower Girl

Leona Davis wanted to repurpose the flowers from her daughter’s wedding. Now she’s created a circle of giving that brings joy, purpose, and sustainability across the region

By Autumn Demberger

How a Piece of Philly History Thwarted Netflix

A Penn law professor explains the 1963 antitrust case involving Philly banks that frustrated the streaming giant’s plans for world domination. For now.

By Malcolm Burnley
The Citizen Recommends

Take a Cab

Why pay Silicon Valley tech companies for your ride when locally-owned taxi cabs are cheaper, faster and put money back into Philadelphia’s economy?

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

How Not to Plan A Neighborhood

The controversy over a new restaurant planned for Fishtown is another instance of the City making it harder for small businesses to operate. Councilmember Squilla, are you listening?

By Jon Geeting

No More FOMO

Local social media app Playdate encourages IRL gatherings by telling Philadelphians what events are happening in town — and encouraging them to invite their friends

By Courtney DuChene