Just What Is A Sanctuary City?

What we know so far about the debate swirling around immigrants, Donald Trump and Philadelphia

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Hey, Philly! It’s Time to Review Mayor Cherelle Parker

In 2023, we asked citizens to play the role of employer ahead of the mayoral primary. Now, it’s time for our 100th mayor’s one-year review.

By Courtney DuChene

City, Save Thyself

With Trump targeting cities — and resistance an antiquated model — how should Mayor Parker and others respond? How about lessening our dependence on D.C. by pursuing growth … which just might start with tax reform

By Larry Platt

The Arena Deal That Wasn’t

Billionaires fighting. Pols flailing. Protestors screaming. Did the last three years really happen? What went wrong — or right — behind the arena wars

By Larry Platt

Who is Cherelle Parker?

Parker is the 100th — and first woman — mayor of Philadelphia. Here's what we know about her

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Guest Commentary

Krasner, Kensington, Sixers, Trump …

… and other concerns that will shape Philly politics in 2025, from a Drexel University politics professor

By Richardson Dilworth

The Arena Concession … on Concessions?

The owner of the Phoenix Suns has made buying food and drink at home games radically affordable. Should Mayor Parker and City Council have made that an issue in their negotiations with the Sixers?

By Larry Platt

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

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
76 Place

What Does Great City Planning Look Like?

It’s a process that puts the city and citizens first — unlike, according to urban planner Harris Steinberg of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, what happened with 76 Place, the proposed Sixers arena.

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Is Another Trash Day Really The Best Way To Clean Philly?

The City is spending $11 million to test out a second trash day for parts of South Philly and Center City. Here, Philly's former Litter Czar offers (much) better ways to spend that money

By Nicolas Esposito