Guest Commentary

Philly’s Hot Weather Health Crisis

Heat and Covid-19 could make this the most dangerous summer on record. Two urban environmentalists with ways to make a more sustainable, resilient and just city .

By Russell Zerbo and Christina D. Rosan
The Color of Coronavirus

Our Mournful Undertaking

The first in a series exploring Covid-19’s effects on Black Philadelphians asks: What else is lost when someone dies?

By James Peterson
Citizen of the Week

Kenneth Walker Jr.

The North Philly native turned a former campaign office into The Unity Center, a twice-weekly food distribution site whose clients have tripled since Covid-19

By Jason Peters
Foodizen

Revolutionizing Your Meat

While national suppliers come up short during the pandemic, Philly’s Primal Supply Meats is keeping fridges stocked and local farmers afloat. That’s good for our diets—and our economy

By Brianna Baker

“Dignity from the Door”

As our city faces new challenges every day, Pathways to Recovery hasn’t wavered in its commitment to providing a much-needed system of support

By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recommends

Spirits Up! Yoga and Healing

In the wake of the protests, this six-day effort will provide free yoga and meditation around town for Black Philadelphians

By Jessica Blatt Press
WATCH

Health care disparity in the age of Covid-19

The most recent online Citizen event explored the deplorable state of racial inequality in health care, and what we can do about it

By Jessica Blatt Press

CHOP and the Virus

The hospital’s PolicyLab has made news with its innovative tool to track Covid-19 outbreak

By Andy Metzger
Ideas We Should Steal

Fighting Domestic Abuse During Covid-19

The pandemic has survivors of domestic violence trapped at home with their abusers. France, Spain and others have figured out how to reach them

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Citizen Recommends

Health care disparities in the age of Covid-19

At next week’s virtual town hall Jefferson CEO Stephen Klasko and Ala Stanford from Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium will unpack a harsh reality of the pandemic—and everyday: Black patients are dying at a higher rate

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy