Should We Amend the City’s Constitution on May 20?

This year’s ballot questions address homeless services, prison oversight and affordable housing. Here’s a breakdown of what they mean

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon
Photo Essay

“The Best Pre-Apprenticeship Program I’ve Seen”

Eastern State Penitentiary and Rebuild have teamed up to train Philadelphians for well-paid careers in construction. Here’s a look at how they’re doing it

By Rachel Wisniewski
Ideas We Should Steal

Polling Places in Jails

A way to get more people voting and make our communities safer? That’s what happened with a Colorado program Pennsylvania could easily replicate

By Malcolm Burnley

Your Guide to the 2025 Primary

Republican and Democratic candidates for Philadelphia District Attorney, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, Court of Common Pleas, Municipal Court in the May 20, 2025 election — and why you really gotta vote

By Lauren McCutcheon

Shark Tank for Housing

The Economy League’s latest pitch competition seeks ideas on how to close the racial wealth gap, with $50,000 going to the winner

By Delaney Parks

Who is Pat Dugan?

The multiyear veteran of the Municipal Court (and the U.S. Army) is running against incumbent Larry Krasner in the Democratic primary for District Attorney of Philadelphia

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon

Who Is Larry Krasner?

Philadelphia’s District Attorney since 2018 is known for his progressive stances and … outspoken self-confidence

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Ideas We Should Steal

Diversify the Construction Industry

OIC of America’s CEO ran a successful program to open high-paying construction jobs to more people in Minnesota. Now, he’s running the same playbook in Pennsylvania

By Courtney DuChene

The Black, Gay, Shabbat-Observing, Tap Shoe-Wearing Philadelphian Running for Judge

Why former Prisons Commissioner Leon King II is running to fill the empathy deficit on Common Pleas Court

By Malcolm Burnley
Ideas We Should Steal

More Worker-Owned Businesses

How about a workplace where you share the wealth with your co-workers — including your boss? Pittsburgh, Boston and other cities are helping local businesses become employee-owned, with benefits for all

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy