Topic: Civic Engagement

The Citizen is collaborating with Keepers of the Commons to spotlight and uplift the people whose ideas are making our city—and our lives—better. Get ready to meet the next class of great Philly changemakers

Come together with citizens from all walks of life to explore how you can fuel civil discourse, and help mend communities.

A group of law students in India is working to “translate” the country’s laws so that every citizen can understand their rights and responsibilities. A similar effort here could be one way to make our government more accessible to Philadelphians, too.

Join The Citizen’s Larry Platt and a panel of civic leaders for a conversation Tuesday about how to keep young Philadelphians engaged in making a better city for all

The podcast, launching today from two community organizers, aims to empower every citizen to improve our city, one front stoop at a time

Two local schools are showing that maybe kids know better than adults what real education and civic engagement look like

The West Philly neighbors are helping provide for the loved ones often overlooked during times like Covid-19: pets

Join Civic Series, in partnership with The Citizen, for a workshop on how to have productive conversations in polarized political times

This week, the Eagles announcer and former All-Pro wide receiver, with help from a Drexel professor, looks at how Philly stacks up against Washington, D.C.—on and off the field

A trip to the Motor City leads The Economy League’s executive director to reflect on how far Philly has come—and where we are headed