Politics
A Guide to Co-Creating Kensington’s Future
The executive director of the New Kensington Community Development Corporation has spent years working to fix what ails his struggling yet resilient neighborhood. Here’s what his community needs
By Bill McKinneyAli Velshi Inside Project 2025’s Plan for the Department of Justice
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks to The Nation's Elie Mystal about how another Trump administration might damage one of America's most important institutions
By Ali VelshiWant Students To Succeed? Give Them Safe Homes
Pennsylvania lawmakers have again failed to secure sustainable funding for Nikil Saval’s Whole-Home Repairs program. Habitat for Humanity’s local CEO on why that jeopardizes the impact of increased education funding.
By Corinne O'ConnellIs Josh Shapiro Brat Enough for Kamala Harris?
Trump’s true legacy has been to retire conventional wisdom and turn politics into pop culture spectacle. Does our Governor help Harris answer in kind?
By Larry PlattAli Velshi on What Project 2025 Means For An Independent Press
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks to Vox Media's Zack Beauchamp about how another Trump administration might damage one of America's most important institutions
By Ali VelshiJosh Shapiro for VP?
The first-term governor is expected to be on the shortlist for Vice Presidential candidate on a Kamala Harris ticket. Here’s what that might mean
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyShould PA Ban Cell Phones in Schools?
And, is it any surprise that legislation on the matter remains stuck in limbo in Harrisburg?
By Richard KoenigWhat’s the Plan, Cherelle?
Bringing city workers back sends an important "open for business" message. But a new report shows Philly lagging behind in adjusting to work from home. Is now the time for a broad economic revival plan?
By Larry PlattThe New Industrial Geography
Drexel’s Metro Finance head on how the U.S. cities primed for re-industrialization are headed for success
By Bruce KatzStop Hitting People With Cars
Three bikers and pedestrians were hit by cars this week in Philly — two fatally — because our roads are unsafe. Here, recommendations to fix that
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy