Topic: every voice every vote

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
“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
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
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
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