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Calling All Nonprofit Leaders!

The Fitler Club Foundation’s new impact residency offers a year of membership, wellness and mentoring for the most worthy Philadelphians — those on the frontlines of helping others

Penn’s Free Ride

A longtime university president and Penn alumna applauds the university for putting its money where its mouth is to attract working and middle-class students

Guest Commentary: Five Ways Trump Can Right the DOJ

A former Chester County DA on how the incoming administration can return the justice department to its core mission

“A Pathway Into Wealth”

Hopeworks and other local programs are training Philadelphians for jobs in the growing healthcare industry while creating financial stability — and mobility

Listen: Ali Velshi on Threats to The Separation of Church and State

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member explains the threat far-right Christian nationalist groups represent to the separation of church and state

AOC’s Favorite Philly Cafe

How an unpretentious neighborhood coffee shop in Fairmount is becoming the go-to for politicos from the New York U.S. congresswoman to Mayor Parker to Tony Watlington

Guest Commentary: “How Will You Go To Bat For A Young Person Today?”

The president and CEO of PECO’s parent company serves on the board of Cal Ripken’s foundation. Here’s why they just opened a new STEM center at Essington’s Tinicum School

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of … Less Work?

A 32-hour workweek could become a calling card for Philly, boost the economy, and improve mental health, says the founder of 4 Day Philly

50+ Gifts To Give Joy and Do Good

The Citizen’s annual guide to gifts for the people — and the city — you love. (Suck it, Amazon. We’re shopping local!)

The Specialest Philly Specials Record Ever?

Can the Philly Specials’ third holiday record — featuring Stevie Nicks and Mt. Joy — sway a Christmas music grinch? A song-by-song review