Big Rube’s Philly

Chubby’s Fantastic Flavors

The iconic photographer and chef introduces us to his buddy’s new ice cream shop that’s all about distinctive, down-home flavors and restoring community in the heart of Southwest Philly.

By Reuben Harley

Philadelphia Celebrates Juneteenth 2024

A holiday with Philly roots includes some of the city's biggest events of the year, from Germantown to West Philadelphia to Southwest and Old City — and then some

By Abigail Chang and Lauren McCutcheon

The Return of Judith Rodin

The former Penn President just joined the Hilco advisory board. Here’s why she’s excited about the Bellwether District in Southwest Philly

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

What’s the Problem with David Oh?

The Republican mayoral candidate is a nice guy with progressive values, governing experience and Philly pride. And yet …

By Lauren McCutcheon

Clean Water? We’ve Got a Mussel for That

A partnership between the City and a number of organizations is working to filter Philly’s waterways the way nature intended

By Courtney DuChene

Guns Don’t Kill People … Bullets Do?

In the wake of this week’s mass shooting in Southwest Philly, is it time to start regulating the sale of bullets rather than just repeating gun control rhetoric?

By Larry Platt

Who is David Oh?

The former At-Large City Councilmember is the Republican candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Philly’s Fiercest Advocates

YEAH Philly provides 400 youth a year with a safe space and opportunities to change the course of their lives and their community. Is it a blueprint for moving our city forward?

By Jessica Blatt Press

Who is Joanna McClinton?

The young, reform-minded, Black Philadelphia Democrat is the first woman Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Guest Commentary

Voting Today Matters Tomorrow

Even one vote in one election matters. Even better, says a Harrisburg leader, is making voting a habit from a young age

By Joanna McClinton