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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