Development for Good

Smith & Roller Holdings

Can the transformation of a historic bank restore dignity and jobs to a neighborhood that could use the help?

By Courtney DuChene

Welcome to Second Chance High

For more than 30 years, YouthBuild Philadelphia has helped young adults reconnect with school after dropping out. Now, it’s launched an evening program to capture those still left behind

By Denisa R. Superville
Citizen of the Week

Nafees Norris

When a young Black scientist couldn’t find representation in biotech, he created it

By Diemmy Dang

Keeping Gen Z in Philly

According to a new report from Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia-area young adults want to stay here — but struggle to find fulfilling career pathways in the city

By Malcolm Burnley
Listen

Ali Velshi Tells a Tale of Two Economies

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by economist Justin Wolfers to discuss the disconnect between what Americans are experiencing and what Trump claims about jobs, wages, and inflation

By Ali Velshi
Guest Commentary

Keep Shining, Philly

The city proved itself a remarkable host this summer. Now, a corporate leader notes, it’s time to keep competing on the world stage

By Roberto E. Perez

Fixing the Prison-to-Temp (Worker) Pipeline

The temp work industry has more than doubled since 1990, but members of City Council and labor advocates say more accountability is long overdue

By Malcolm Burnley
Guest Commentary

Philadelphia Women, Still Underpaid

Our city’s pay equity paradox: Women who work have more education, and still earn less. An executive on how to fix this

By Meghan Pierce
Guest Commentary

Modernize the Prison to Work Pipeline

Technology infrastructure inside prisons is Philadelphia's best workforce and safety investment, say two workforce and education leaders

By Jane Oates and David Luis “Suave” Gonzalez
Guest Commentary

It’s Time to Act on Fair-Chance Hiring

Philadelphia companies have outwardly embraced putting returning citizens to work. That’s great, says a decades-long fair-chance employer — provided those employers do some work themselves

By Nic Watson