Guest Commentary

Parker’s Small Ball Budget

Philadelphia's FY27 budget and the failure to think bigger, says a former member of Philadelphia City Council

By Bill Green

The Limits of “Phone Call” Federalism

A nationally renowned urbanist on how to formalize and scale the “stealing” of solutions across the country

By Bruce Katz, Juha Leppänen and Colin Higgins

How Governor Shapiro Plans to Spend Your Money

The Governor sent his $53.3 billion budget proposal to the state legislature in February. Here, in partnership with Committee of Seventy, a detailed breakdown

By Nick Hand

Mayor Parker’s Budget, by the Numbers

In partnership with Committee of Seventy, a breakdown per person of how the Mayor wants to use your money next year.

By Nick Hand
The Citizen Recommends

Have Your Say in the City Budget

It’s budget season, time for Philadelphians to comment on how the City should spend their money in the coming year. Mural Arts helps you do it

By Natalie Pompilio
Citizen Must Reads

Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News

Iran from both sides, bingeing birthright citizenship, the fun of freelancing, more stories that explain what happened this week

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Committeeperson Elections, By the Numbers

Thinking about running for the lowest elected office in Philly? Chances are, you’ll win

By Jon Geeting
Listen

Ali Velshi Covers the Gordie Howe International Bridge Saga

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member joins Mitch Landrieu and Fred Hochberg to discuss Trump's threats and damage to our infrastructure projects

By Ali Velshi
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Ali Velshi on Incompetence and Showmanship in Trump 2.0

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member reviews Trump Administration failures as a consequence of picking inexperienced loyalists instead of qualified professionals

By Ali Velshi
Guest Commentary

What PA’s Double Budget Crisis Means for Us

When a federal government shutdown coincides with an unapproved state budget, the hardest hit will be the Pennsylvanians who need help the most

By Daniel J. Mallinson