Book Excerpt

Build It Boldly by Kimberly McGlonn

Read an excerpt from the entrepreneur / civic activist’s book about building a business with social impact. Then, join her and Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt on February 3

By Kimberly McGlonn
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Corporate Citizen of the Year Gregory E. Deavens

For his commitment to health equity and his prioritization of coverage for mental healthcare, the President and CEO of Independence Health Group is our Lewis Katz Corporate Citizen of the Year

By Natalie Pompilio
Citizen of the Year Awards

Lifetime Achievement Judith M. von Seldeneck

The entrepreneur who runs the largest women-owned search firm in the world is the kind of civic leader Philadelphia has always needed

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Is Another Trash Day Really The Best Way To Clean Philly?

The City is spending $11 million to test out a second trash day for parts of South Philly and Center City. Here, Philly's former Litter Czar offers (much) better ways to spend that money

By Nicolas Esposito

“A Pathway Into Wealth”

Hopeworks and other local programs are training Philadelphians for jobs in the growing healthcare industry while creating financial stability — and mobility

By Jessica Blatt Press

AOC’s Favorite Philly Cafe

How an unpretentious neighborhood coffee shop in Fairmount is becoming the go-to for politicos from the New York U.S. congresswoman to Mayor Parker to Tony Watlington

By Christine Speer Lejeune

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of … Less Work?

A 32-hour workweek could become a calling card for Philly, boost the economy, and improve mental health, says the founder of 4 Day Philly

By Malcolm Burnley
Guest Commentary

Time for Shapiro to Ditch Corporate Welfare and Cut Red Tape

A policy analyst for the state’s free market think tank on how to grow Pennsylvania’s stagnant economy

By Elizabeth Stelle
Listen

Ali Velshi Talks About Tariffs

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member explains what these import-export taxes are, who'll benefit from them — and who'll pay for them

By Ali Velshi
Big Rube’s Philly

Burger and Fries With A Halal Twist

The iconic brand maker, photographer and chef meets up with a local Indian-American entrepreneur who’s finding fast success serving halal smashburgers, fries and milkshakes

By Reuben Harley