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Guest Commentary: A Region Rises Together — or Not at All

Last in economic mobility among the 50 largest U.S. metros and stagnant in job creation, Greater Philadelphia should, says a chamber of commerce chair and a former U.S. ambassador, unite to succeed

The Ballot Questions in the 2026 Primary Election

The two measures voters can approve or reject on May 19 concern helping Philadelphians save for retirement and making permanent someone to advocate for youth in residential facilities

Citizen Recommends: The Fitler Forum

An all-day summit of local nonprofit leaders aims to make the day-to-day job of doing good a whole lot easier.

Listen: Velshi On The Many Contradictions of Donald Trump And The Iran War

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member lays out the convoluted case Trump is making for war and the mixed messages he's sending to Americans and the world

Life Sentenced No More

By declaring mandatory lifelong incarceration for felony murder a “cruel punishment,” the PA Supreme Court carves a pathway out of prison for more than 1,000 people

Networking for Creatives

A graphic designer launched Collab for Philadelphians who work in creative jobs — or want to — and other creatives who just want to make a new friend or two

Big Rube’s Philly: Kenya Abdul-Hadi, Style Iconoclast

The branding genius, chef and photographer meets up with a fellow fashion creator — and invites you to join them this weekend for the Vintage Design Market

Citizen of the Year: Dr. Paul Offit

The man who RFK Jr. wants you to hate just wants to save our kids, using proven science

RECAP: Ultimate Job Interview for the 3rd Congressional District

The latest edition of The Citizen’s career-minded candidate Q&A revealed three very different top Democratic candidates for Dwight Evans’ seat in the U.S. House of Representatives