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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
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