The Philadelphia Citizen

10/29/2025

New York City and Paris both have leaders who care about making shared urban spaces for every resident. Philadelphians deserve the same.

New York City and Paris both have leaders who care about making urban public spaces for every resident. Philadelphians deserve the same

10/29/2025

“Part of what I really admire about CHOP’s entire approach to mental health is how they emphasize that it’s an issue that affects all of us– and there’s no shame in that,” writes the two-time Super Bowl champ.

CHOP’s Behavioral Health and Crisis Center is meeting the overwhelming demand for mental health support for young people

10/29/2025

Let’s talk Pennsylvania Judicial Retention!

10/29/2025

Pennsylvania has reached its fourth month without a budget, and it’s threatening critical services for children with disabilities. The CEO of Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania shares why our kids can’t wait any longer.

The local Easterseals CEO on how the budget impasse is threatening critical services for children with disabilities or developmental delays

10/29/2025

If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that our vote counts. Learn who’s running for what in Philly’s general election this November 4.

The 2025 general election in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania include candidates for District Attorney, City Controller, many Judges

10/29/2025

Hope Chicago offers free college to public school students and one member of their family to help break the cycle of poverty. Learn more about this intergenerational program at the Ideas We Should Steal Festival.

Hope Chicago ensures family scholarships for graduates of five public high schools. Can we invest in Philadelphia families the same way?

10/29/2025

Yale, University of Texas and other universities around the country have launched Schools of Civic Thought, focusing on thinking and citizenship. Is this an idea Philly should steal?

15 universities in 10 states have launched programs that focus on thinking and citizenship. We could use more of that here, too

10/29/2025

It’s almost holiday music season, a time dreaded by our social media manager. Take a look back at her review of the Philly Specials’ 2024 Christmas album. Does Jason Kelce and co save the overplayed tunes?

Can the Philly Specials’ third holiday record — featuring Stevie Nicks and Mt. Joy — sway a Christmas music grinch? A song-by-song review

10/28/2025

Today is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot for the November 4 general election. Here’s a step-by-step guide to receiving your ballot, and everything else you need to know about voting in Philly.

Our handy guide shows Philadelphians how to register to vote, apply for mail-in and absentee ballots, find your polling place and more

10/28/2025

“Having an impact locally feeds a hunger. We’re finding women are finding great delight in tackling this in community,” said Margaret Berger Bradley, who launched Invest for Better Philly’s first circles

An investment showcase for impact-investing curious women! Meet up with CDFIs, angel investor networks and socially-conscious money managers

10/28/2025

Lobbyist John Saler, who passed away last week, was one of the city’s most influential backroom players and a larger than life Philly character. Philadelphia magazine’s Chairman and CEO shares his eulogy for his close friend.

Longtime political consigliere John Saler passed away last week. David Lipson's eulogy movingly captures a true Philly character’s character.

10/28/2025

This Halloween, avoid the scariest thing of all: Filling up a landfill with single-use junk!

For the past few weeks, our intern set out on a journey to find her Halloween costume at local mission-based thrift stores.

Cute ✅ Sustainable ✅ and supporting local businesses that do good ✅ ... now that’s a Halloween costume we can get behind.