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
The Citizen Recommends

The Philadelphians Video Murals

Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib showcase new and earlier immigrant experiences in Philadelphia with their newest moving visual art exhibition in LOVE Park, launching Wednesday.

By Cara Kishter
The Citizen Recommends

Total Impact Summit

The annual gathering of do-good investors — and those who want to become one — is more pertinent than ever. How are you using your money to help Philly?

By Courtney DuChene
Integrity Icon 2025

Yu-Shan Chou, Voting Interpreter

For her deep commitment to making sure immigrant communities are empowered — and represented — Yu-Shan Chou is one of this year’s 2025 Integrity Icons.

By Rachel Wisniewski
Guest Commentary

The Future of Philly Starts at Home

The dream of owning a home doesn’t have to remain out of reach for underserved Philadelphians, argues Citadel Credit Union’s CEO

By Bill Brown
Book Excerpt

Fear and Basketball

Penn Chaplain Charles Howard’s new book, Uncovering Your Path: Spiritual Reflections for Finding Your Purpose, is a guide to finding meaning in your life

By Charles Lattimore Howard

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly, we have Roxborough's Spring Fest and car show, Parks on Tap, the Art Star Craft Bazaar, Sunset Social Movie Nights, VinylCon, and more

By Christina Griffith
Integrity Icon 2025

Nathan Sallard, Violence Interrupter

For the role he’s played in reducing violence in our city and uplifting others, Sallard is one of this year’s Integrity Icons

By Christina Griffith

“Save My Tree”

How one resident’s loss reflects a citywide dilemma

By Courtney DuChene

Why Did I Send a Book to the Mayor and City Council?

Because, as this budget season reminds us, Democrats had better stop celebrating what they spend — and instead focus on what they actually build and deliver for real people

By Larry Platt