Lenfest Institute’s Bet on Local News

Ten Philadelphia-area news organizations will receive funding, consulting and innovation services through a two-year, $1 million initiative focused on sustainability

By Jim Friedlich
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Ali Velshi On Journalism, Citizenship, And Moving To Prime Time

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is taking over The 11th Hour. Today, he gives a final word on the vitally important role of reporters bearing witness to the people.

By Ali Velshi

How to Celebrate Local News Day

The Philadelphia Citizen and Philadelphia magazine invite you to take part in this first-ever day of action. (But you can also celebrate tomorrow, and the day after that … )

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

New Media for a New Philadelphia Age

The Citizen just bought storied Philadelphia magazine. Here’s why

By Larry Platt
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John Saler, A Tribute

The longtime political consigliere passed away last week at the age of 67. A close friend’s eulogy movingly captures a true Philly character’s character.

By David Lipson
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“I’m So Proud of You”

An award-winning MSNBC contributor and author remembers his first mentor, legendary former Daily News Editor Michael Days, who died last weekend.

By Trymaine Lee
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Ali Velshi, “And The People Won.”

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member explains how media consolidation led to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension — and how ordinary Americans used the tools of democracy to fight for freedom of speech

By Ali Velshi
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Ali Velshi Reminds Us Strongmen Can’t Stand Being Mocked

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member examines the firing of Jimmy Kimmel as a direct threat to free speech and democracy coming from corporate capitulation

By Ali Velshi

Jimmy Kimmel’s Right to Satirize

Does he have one? A Temple Law professor who studies comedy and democracy on whether both are imperiled now

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Thank You, Carol Saline

The bestselling author, magazine writer and local icon died this weekend. Here’s why she mattered

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy