Guest Commentary

Will AI Widen — or Close — Philly’s Racial Wealth Gap?

The choice, says a local Black business networking executive, is ours. Here’s what we need to do now

By Senzwa Ntshepe

A Modern Day Rosie The Riveter

Trailblazer Elaine McGuire is leading the charge to attract and train more electricians like her: Black women.

By Courtney DuChene

Veteran-Owned Businesses in Philadelphia

Support these local businesses opened by local veterans after their military service

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy and Katherine Rapin

The Skills Initiative is an Idea Worth Stealing

In partnership with Accelerator for America, the West Philly-based jobs training program is sharing its successful model across the country — starting with our Super Bowl rival Kansas City

By Courtney DuChene
Ideas We Should Steal

“One City” to Cut Poverty

In 2011, Richmond, VA’s mayor set an ambitious citywide goal to reduce its dismal poverty rate. Two successors later, the city is showing remarkable success. Can Philly do the same?

By Courtney DuChene
Guest Commentary

SEPTA Cuts Are a “Double Tax” on Black Philadelphians

An economic justice advocate on the consequences of cutting off the transit lifeline for those who need it most

By Kendra Bozarth
Guest Commentary

Hire for Skills, Not Schools

Employers who want to grow, broaden your candidate pool beyond college grads, says a leader of a Philadelphia nonprofit that trains high school students for high-demand careers in tech

By Dannyelle Austin

Can Pennsylvania Lead the AI Revolution?

The head of Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab says the Commonwealth has a huge opportunity to lead in this century’s railroad era. But will PA seize the moment?

By Joanna Doven and Bruce Katz
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Ali Velshi Explains which Items Trump’s Tariffs Make More Expensive

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks with Investopedia’s Caleb Silver about how the average American is being impacted by Trump's tariffs and rising prices

By Ali Velshi

How To Be Unemployed

A former U.S. Rep from Philadelphia shares, for the first time, his post-military unemployment story — and offers essential advice to anyone looking for work

By Patrick J. Murphy