Holding SEPTA Hostage

Republican leadership wants accountability when funding public transit, but not when it comes to fixing roads. Is that fair?

By Jon Geeting

Saving Democracy by Canvassing … All the Time

The deep canvassers of Changing the Conversation Together have been able to turn out the vote before big elections. Could doing their work year-round boost civic engagement and voter turnout in the long term?

By Courtney DuChene
Citizens of the Week

Ginger Arts Center Student Organizers

The Chinatown hub launched to organize protest against the proposed Center City 76ers arena. Now it's a student-led third space for building community and having an impact

By Charissa Howard
Photos and Videos

Celebrating Rad Women at the 2025 Rad Awards

On July 30, Philadelphia turned out to joyfully celebrate the women who are making our lives much, much better

By Courtney DuChene
The New Urban Order

SEPTA Ridership is Down. It Doesn’t Have to Be.

As the transit system struggles to survive, a new report offers permanent fixes from across the pond

By Diana Lind

Tackling Racial Bias in Home Appraisals

How a trio of real estate pros calling themselves the WEALTH Collective plans to solve Philadelphia’s race-based $57 billion gap in housing values

By Courtney DuChene

Hey Mayor Parker, It’s Time For Your Performance Review

Ahead of the 2023 mayoral election, we asked citizens to play the role of hiring manager. Now we're once again inviting Mayor Parker to appear before you, her employers

By Courtney DuChene
How to Really Run a City

Can AI Make Cities More Effective?

An urban problem-solver makes the case for artificial intelligence as a useful civic tool, in the latest episode of our podcast with hosts former Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia and former Mayor Kasim Reed of Atlanta

By J.P. Romney
Guest Commentary

Why “No Kings” Was My First Protest

A legendary Philadelphia reporter (and Temple professor) exercised his First Amendment rights as a citizen, not press, last weekend.

By Linn Washington Jr.

The Alarming Normalization of Political Violence in America

These events, a former U.S. Congressman from Bucks County and social commentator note, are no longer a bug, but a feature

By Patrick J. Murphy and Peter Fox