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The War Comes to the Penn Boardroom
Wealthy Jewish donors in revolt. Pro-Palestinian students shouting vile things. A university President embattled. Isn’t this just what the terrorists want?
By Larry Platt
Who Is David Adelman?
A conversation with the local entrepreneur, philanthropist and 76ers Place exec on how he got here, and what he’s learned
Parking Permit Hell
Our Mystery Shopper just wanted to pay for their residential parking permit. Why, oh why, was it so hard?
By Citizen Mystery Shopper
Every Voice Every Vote
“We Buy Houses.” Philadelphians Lose Out.
According to a new report by Drexel Metro Finance, investors prey on homeowners in distressed communities. That could mean hundreds of millions of dollars lost citywide
By Bruce Katz, Ben Preis and Kevin Gillen
Jalen Hurts, Unburdened
What does a Black QB have to do to get love? Ours may be showing the way
By Larry Platt
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 Shepelavy
Five 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 Katz
The 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 Shepelavy
The 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 Staff