Topic: Civic Engagement
“Power Belongs To The Problem Solvers”
In an excerpt from the book The New Localism, innovative cities are seen as the answer to partisan conflict
By Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak
A Year In Civic Tumult
Yes, 2017 was rough. It was also—thanks, Philadelphia!—heartening
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
An Open Letter to Principals
In honor of National Principals Month, Mastery Shoemaker’s leader lays out the 12 lessons he’s learned to do the job well
By Sharif El-Mekki
O Captain, My Block Captain
The city Streets Department accidentally made it easier to find your block captain. Look for yours—or become one
By Jon Geeting
A Different Kind Of Birthday Bash
We turn two next week. But who cares about us? Let’s celebrate those who push the city toward possibility
By Larry Platt
What Could Amazon Do For Us?
A good government advocate urges the megacorp to push Philly to be its best self
By Brett Mandel
TLC Conference on Technology and Civic Engagement
Join local experts at the Free Library for a discussion, co-sponsored by The Citizen, on how technology and digital literacy can foster civic engagement
By Stephen St. Vincent
Raising Ms. President
A documentary looks at why women don’t get into politics—and why they should
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Connor Barwin’s Civic Season
A season of civic matchups proved Philly is on the upswing
By Connor Barwin