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52 Small Ways To Make A Better Philly
Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started
How to Really Run a City: What The World Needs Now Is … Laughter
On our closing podcast episode of 2024, we thought listeners could use a good laugh.
Things to Do on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Philadelphia
From fireworks to nice dinners to hangover-curing brunches the next day—here are all the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Philly this year.
Guest Commentary: The Abortion Divide Isn’t as Deep as We Think
Voters across the political spectrum prove what a Philly reproductive psychologist knows to be true: Americans believe access to abortion is an important right.
This Kwanzaa, Define Thyself
The seven principles of the seven-day celebration, which starts today, are good guides for how to live all year round. A Citizen contributor and WURD host reflects on the ideal that means the most to him
See Ya, 2024 …
Here, some of the things Philadelphians cared about in an anxiety-inducing year — and what we’re looking forward to in 2025
How to Get Low-Cost (and Free) Mental Health Services in Philadelphia
Mental health in the U.S. is worsening and barriers to care abound. But help is out there—here’s where to find it in Philly
Moments Philadelphia Made Us Proud in 2024
Look at you, Philly! You got through the year — and it wasn’t all bad. In fact, some of it was downright … spectacular. Let’s review.
52 Small Ways To Make A Better Philly
Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started
Listen: Ali Velshi on What It’s A Wonderful Life could Teach the Next Trump Administration
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member on one way the new President could avoid economic disaster