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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
What 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 Shepelavy
Your 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 Moskow
Building 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 Shepelavy
Ken 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 DuChene
311
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
The Disappearing Generation — Thanking a World War II Veteran
Thousands of the Greatest Generation have died from Covid-19 this spring. This Memorial Day, we catch up with—and thank—a local 95-year-old World War II vet
By Larry PlattHelps Us Steal An Idea!
vote for your favorite urban solution
2018 Eagles Schedule
Shop Ethically
How can you be a socially-conscious consumer?
By Samara Ahmed and Syra Ortiz-Blanes