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
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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

Mystery Shopper

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
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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
Citizens of the Week

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
Generation Change Philly

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