Ideas We Should Steal

Lawyers Stand Against Muslim Refugee Ban

Attorneys from major law firms and nonprofits alike banned together to help refugees planning to enter the United States in the wake of Trump's ban on Muslim travelers

By Jane Levy
Ideas We Should Steal

Fix Poverty by Giving Cash to the Poor

Organizations like Give Directly take money from donors and give it directly to the poor. Statistics say that's the best way to do it.

By Saurav Upadhyay

Who Is Larry Krasner?

A quick and informative look at the district attorney of Philadelphia

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Citizen Engagement For Members

Let us help you help Philadelphia!

Come Get Your Money, PA

State Treasurer Joe Torsella helped launch two programs this month—one old and one new—to help Pennsylvanians get ahead. Sometimes, government can be the answer.

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

There’s Enough King To Go Around

The debate over Martin Luther King, Jr., on a day of service in his memory is a good thing, except for what it leaves out

By Nick Taliaferro

Everything You Need to Know About Safe Injection Sites

What we know and don’t know about the city’s controversial idea

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

New Year’s Eve, Philadelphia-Style

From fireworks to nice dinners to hangover-curing brunches the next day—here are all the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Philly this year.

By Josh Middleton

Development … For Good

The Philadelphia Citizen's year-long speaker series highlights a new generation of real estate developers in Philly, and delves into the impact their work has on our city.

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