Business
10 Small, Under-the-Radar, Black-Owned Businesses You Need to Know in Philly
Supporting small businesses supports Black families, communities, other small businesses, and dreams
By Abigail ChangWhat Really Happened to Silicon Valley Bank …
… and why it matters. Here, the definitive account from the city's premier renaissance man and Pennsylvania's former Secretary of Banking and Securities
By Richard VagueThe Local Company That Doesn’t Care About Your Search
Is it porn? Is it sports? Why is DuckDuckGo, the upstart challenger to Google, targeting bros?
By Jessica Blatt PressHow To Fund Your Startup
The federal government is providing more capital to startups than ever before: here’s how Philly entrepreneurs can take advantage
By Heath NaquinHoneycomb Credit
A crowdfunding platform for small businesses returns to Philly — and promises help for minority-owned small businesses, thanks to a new partner
By Courtney DuCheneZeroEyes
Navy SEALs founded a software company that detects firearms on security cameras. Schools, corporate campuses, the Department of Defense — and SEPTA — are signing up.
By Courtney DuCheneGrant Blvd + Blk Ivy
The B Corps fashion brand loved by Beyoncé is launching a men’s clothing line and a vintage clothing store, Blk Ivy, dedicated to Civil Rights era fashion, music, books— and activism
By Courtney DuCheneCitizen Events Year In Review
We painted a mural and threw a party to celebrate. We invited a spectrum of American leaders who are working to fix our democracy, our media, our city government, and our city.
By Lauren McCutcheonThe Philadelphians Changing Philadelphia
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
The Return of Center City?
Pedestrian volumes are at 73 percent of pre-pandemic numbers. Here, Center City District’s CEO on what that means — and what is still needed
By Paul R. Levy