Business
Gaming for Good
Philly is at the forefront of a rapidly growing, remarkably diverse community of gaming enthusiasts. It’s welcoming to all — and deeply, wonderfully weird.
By Christina GriffithDeborah Mayfield of Admirations Hair It Iz
The chef and photographer pays a visit to a longtime friend, a salon owner reestablishing South Street as a Black mecca — one woman at a time
By Reuben HarleyDella Clark’s “Show Me The Money” Crusade
The city’s apostle of Black and Brown entrepreneurship was joined by Mayor Parker and Patti LaBelle to kick off a 22-city tour highlighting her message of equitable economic empowerment. The Citizen will report the lessons learned from every stop.
By Larry PlattBeyond Starbucks
Will the push to unionize small local coffee shops in Philly signal the death knell of the neighborhood cafe?
By Malcolm BurnleyBuy From Local Suppliers, Grow Local Wealth
Lessons from San Antonio and El Paso on unlocking the procurement economy to build community prosperity, from Drexel Metro Finance’s founding director
By Bruce KatzSeven Local Do-Good Beauty Brands for Valentine’s Day
Show your love to someone special — or to yourself — by showing the love for Philly skin and hair care businesses caring for people, the planet and pets
By Rosamelia Sanchez LaraSolar States
The Kensington-based solar panel installer has always had a mission to grow jobs for Philadelphians while helping the planet. Now, it’s training a new cohort of workers who’ve been through the justice system
By Courtney DuCheneBig Nick’s and Lil’ Nicks
The iconic brand-maker, photographer, chef and Philadelphian talks to an Italian American father and son with side-by-side market and hoagie shops
By Reuben HarleyPhilly, Get Your Tax Refund
Every year, about 40,000 Philadelphians don’t file for an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Child Tax Credit (CTC), leaving $100 million dollars unclaimed. Let’s fix that.
By Lauren McCutcheon and Roxanne Patel ShepelavyPhilly, Get Free Help Filing your Taxes
National and local programs offer completely free tax-filing services to people living in and around Philly.
By Nick Fiorellini and Lauren McCutcheon