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Mazzie Casher and Steven Pickens
The former high school friends launched Philly Truce, an app, event series and neighborhood watch to interrupt gun violence — because everyone has to work for peace in the city
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyFive Economy-Shaping Trends to Watch in 2023
This year will continue to test the ability of Philly and other cities to organize for financial growth. Drexel’s Metro Finance head on why that matters, and what to look for
By Bruce KatzThe Weird, Hopeful, Dismal, Exciting Year That Was (2022)
Happy to see 2022 in your rear view? Here’s what it means for 2023
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Philadelphians Changing Philadelphia
We spent the year profiling the incredible people helping the city move forward. See who they are here
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffWhat We Learned at the Ideas We Should Steal Festival
Our 5th annual festival last week featured luminaries in the arts, politics, media and justice. Here, some solutions we should adopt
By Lauren McCutcheon and Roxanne Patel ShepelavyYour Ultimate Reading List
Joining us at our Festival on December 14 and 15? Get ready by reading these books by the speakers who’ll be dazzling us.
By Corie MoskowBuilding a (Good) Teacher Pipeline
Can a four-year residency model ensure new teachers stay in the district? A Baltimore-based program that launched in Philly this year is betting on it.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyKen Johnston
The Philadelphia “walking artist” has trekked hundreds of miles to honor people marching for freedom — including Harriett Tubman, whose statue he’s advocating for at home
By Courtney DuChene311
City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas recently introduced a bill to pay Philadelphians for filing complaints. Which led us to wonder: Just what is 311 all about?
By J.P. Romney