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Anti-Vax is Not Pro-Religion
CHOP’s esteemed immunologist steps into the debate over vaccines and religious freedom, and asks: What would Jesus do?
Can We Save The Last Wilderness in Philadelphia?
Upper Roxborough is the last rural corner of Philadelphia, a place where forests and fields reign. Squeezed by development and climate change, how much longer can it last?
Putting Parker’s H.O.M.E. Plan to the West Philly Test
Thousands of West Philly residents fear displacement from affordable homes owned by one landlord. Mayor Parker’s $2 billion housing plan might help to prevent that fate
The Citizen Recommends: “Fletcher Street,” a Documentary
A new short film offers an intimate look at the North Philly riding club, its young riders, and the fight to preserve its legacy.
These State Housing Bills Could Save You Money
Four state bills to ease our housing crisis are near the finish line. Here’s what we need to get them done
Big Rube’s Philly: Will Little, “Progress over Pride”
The barber, peacemaker and life-transformer talks to the chef, photographer and entrepreneur about turning his life around — and helping others do the same
Good Citizen Calendar, October-December 2026
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, all year long
Building a Better Merger
The principals of two high schools set to combine aren’t just waiting to see what happens to displaced students and staff
Guest Commentary: Our Unseen Freedom
Amid the fanfare around the nation’s 250th, Philadelphia institutions come together to explore and to celebrate the freedom of conscience
Guest Commentary: A Better Way To Help Artists … Make Art
A developer bets that artists make better work when they live with the marketplace. A university bets on the rent. A former UArts professor weighs in on which makes for a more vibrant arts scene