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Support our mission by becoming a member at https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/donate The Philadelphia Citizen is the region’s only member-supported, nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news organization with an emphasis on covering civic solutions and stimulating action to move the city forward. We do this in a variety of ways:
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Operating as usual
“At a time when most of us are looking forward to getting back to normal, the last 18 months have confirmed that our students and schools need and deserve something very different."
After a history of management snafus under Superintendent Bill Hite, will we be able to seize this potentially transformative moment?
“The energy unleashed in St. Louis over this past year reminds us of the quintessentially American penchant for reinvention. During disruptive times, places that are organized can reinvent themselves and leapfrog ahead of others.”
Bruce Katz examines an ambitious plan from civic and business leaders in St. Louis that could turnaround the iconic midwestern city.
36 million Americans, like Phillies announcer John Kruk, have earned some college credits but no degree. Educator and longtime college president Elaine Maimon suggests that it’s time to honor what they have learned in life and help them attain degrees.
36 million Americans have earned some college credits but no degree. Let's honor what they have learned in life and help them attain degrees.
Good times tonight at our Innovation in Education event @fitlerclub.
In Akron and elsewhere, city governments are rewarding shoppers for spending money at mom-and-pop shops. Why shouldn’t Philly do the same?
In Akron and elsewhere, city governments are rewarding shoppers for spending money at mom-and-pop shops. Why shouldn’t Philly do the same?
Educator-activist Sharif El-Mekki offers ways schools can take action to demonstrate a commitment to anti-racism — something he says is essential for reducing pandemic-related learning loss.
Here are some ways schools can take action and demonstrate a commitment to anti-racism that is essential for reducing pandemic learning loss.
With the new Census block group data expected to be released next month, a six-month countdown is about to begin for City Council to draw new maps for the 10 Council districts.
This fall, will we be looking at contentious redistricting debates in City Hall as members vie to hold onto their strongest voting blocs?
St. Louis-based nonprofit LaunchCode has recently come to Philly to fuel our tech talent pipeline, with training and job placement that support marginalized candidates.
LaunchCode has recently come to Philly to fuel our tech talent pipeline, with training and job placement that support marginalized candidates.
We’ve teamed up with Comcast and Fitler Club on an exciting event series that brings together local and national leaders to explore solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing our city and our country — and the opportunity that comes with it.
The groundbreaking programming brings together local and national leaders to recontextualize how democracy flourishes in a modern Philly.
"It is beyond me that a story about phantom corruption like this can appear in the same newspaper that endorsed for reelection a sitting City Councilman who is under federal indictment," writes Larry Platt.
Larry Platt weighs in on an Inquirer news story that raises questions about the sunken state of our public conversation.
Meet us at Fitler Club next week as we welcome three of the most forward-thinking educators we know for a public discourse about how to rethink our classrooms. We hope it’s the start of the type of education discussion we *should* all be having all the time.
Cutting edge disruptors Carlos Moreno, Sylvester Mobley and Heidi Ramirez gather for a public discourse about how to rethink education.
In his new book, Penn professor Joseph Turow warns about a growing smart tech industry determined to use our voices in ways that should alarm us. It’s not too late to take back control.
In his new book, Penn professor Joseph Turow warns about a growing smart tech industry that he says is using your own voice against you.
It took two requests and an Office of Open Records ruling before the School District of Philadelphia released data to a local reporter about the increase in students failing classes last year. How can we solve a problem we're not allowed to see?
The School District of Philadelphia has released data showing the number of students who have failed at least one class in a marking period in the last three years. The move by the District comes after it asserted it did not maintain the data in response to two (one, two) different Right to Know Law...
This historian’s new book about the 1844 riots, policing and nativism in Philly reminds us that this democracy has always been fractured, fragile—and worth protecting.
A historian’s look at 1844 riots, policing and nativism in Philly reminds us that this democracy has always been fractured, fragile—and worth protecting
“For many issues, there is no grey area. There is a right and wrong. But the recreational vehicle situation in Philly is one of those blessed spots where, with some serious dialogue and commitment to establishing a bit more bureaucracy, something special could be achieved.”
What to do about ATVs and dirt bikes is a perennial debate in Philadelphia. Here, an idea for settling it once and for all.
“This is about challenging the fundamental assumptions about what your money is supposed to do—which is to get maximum return,” says Impact PHL's Cory Donovan. “But what if your money is doing more harm faster than you can give back to do good?” http://ow.ly/jRi350Fozt4
At least 10 new venture funds launching this year will make Philly the social impact investment capital of the country.
“If we start investing in our communities and create intentionality around the idea of finding the thing that makes Philly better, we can be this truly world class city." Richard Binswanger of @ImpactPHL http://ow.ly/L9on50Fozow
At least 10 new venture funds launching this year will make Philly the social impact investment capital of the country.
“Getting investors to make money by investing in their community and growing the weaker links in the community changes conversations and puts you in a league where people will follow.” Richard Binswanger of @ImpactPHL http://ow.ly/sM4d50FozmV
At least 10 new venture funds launching this year will make Philly the social impact investment capital of the country.
"Oh, there have been revolutions before and since ours. But those revolutions simply exchanged one set of rules for another. Ours was a revolution that changed the very concept of government." —Ronald Reagan
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July 4th means different things to different Americans. Here, a roundup of Independence Day perspectives throughout our history
"Had I the ability, and could reach the nation's ear, I would, today, pour out a fiery stream of biting ridicule, blasting reproach, withering sarcasm, and stern rebuke. For it is not light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder." —Frederick Douglass. http://ow.ly/jg2650FozbS
July 4th means different things to different Americans. Here, a roundup of Independence Day perspectives throughout our history
Tonight! The big mamma-jamma of all local fireworks displays, the Wawa Welcome America Fireworks Spectacular over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, lasts from 9:45 to 10pm. http://ow.ly/JGjB50Foz5C
Fireworks over the Parkway, a concert at the Mann Center, Wawa Hoagie Day and more ways to celebrate July 4 weekend in Philly. 🎆
A 2020 report from the Philadelphia School Partnership found that six in 10 Philadelphia children attend low-performing schools, and Black and Hispanic students are overrepresented in the city’s lowest-achieving schools. http://ow.ly/IKEj50FnCXE
Black parents, especially, want more school options for their children. The head of Philly’s Children's Scholarship Fund lays out one solution
Look around. We’ve got video games, virtual reality, and TV shows that are about who can yell the loudest. Our wealth industries include drugs, alcohol, and Cheetos. We’re being distracted by faux controversy. http://ow.ly/dqPd50FnBMZ
Philly’s modern-day renaissance man has published the first-ever definitive history of U.S. business—and it's uplifting.
"Before the Chamber of Commerce, there was The National Negro Business League, founded by Booker T. Washington, who argued that the answer to racial discrimination was primarily economic and that African American entrepreneurship could change the country and the world." http://ow.ly/eXNS50FnB3X
Philly’s modern-day renaissance man has published the first-ever definitive history of U.S. business—and it's uplifting.
"We cannot ignore the fact that children from under-resourced families are falling further behind their peers." Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia http://ow.ly/SU5F50FnCkh
Black parents, especially, want more school options for their children. The head of Philly’s Children's Scholarship Fund lays out one solution
Vague’s history is the story of a brash, swaggering, embryonic nation, and gives us a roadmap for the very reinvention our times call for today. http://ow.ly/RGVO50Fn3N1
Philly’s modern-day renaissance man has published the first-ever definitive history of U.S. business—and it's uplifting.
"I wanted to make sure other Black women had that experience, to really connect to other Black women who had been through it, and were really passionate about mindfulness,” says Nalaverse cofounder Theresa Shropshire. http://ow.ly/2yXR50FmH1b
Two Philly entrepreneurs launched a new platform that rethinks what wellness looks like, who it’s for, and how it can be accessed by everyone
“Nalaverse is leading this movement, it being a Black-owned, women-led startup that offers healing practice,” breathwork teacher Aubrey Howard says. http://ow.ly/LcbM50FmGRe
Two Philly entrepreneurs launched a new platform that rethinks what wellness looks like, who it’s for, and how it can be accessed by everyone
“When we knew that we had to do something outside of our four walls of Penn Medicine—engage the community directly—I called Reverend Shaw,” says @PennMedicine COO Okala says. http://ow.ly/8nuI50FkUWq
Penn and West Philly faith leaders joined together to bring vaccines directly to Black residents. What are the lessons learned?
@sixers CEO @ScottONeil announced his resignation today—at our event with him last week, we got the scoop on the values that are dear to him outside of the boardroom, and what pursuits could lie ahead for this larger-than-life leader. http://ow.ly/Omq250Fm4vh
Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils CEO Scott O’Neil gives himself until noon the day after a loss to be miserable—and then he flips a switch. At least, that’s what he did after the Sixers crushing playoff loss. “I’ve learned to handle losing differently,” he said in the opening rem...
“I just feel like the government is not going to save us, the establishment isn’t gonna get it done,” says Tech-up co-founder Tim Thornton. “If we’re gonna make a difference, we have to do it together. It has to have that communal connection.” http://ow.ly/5tv350FlVwK
Tim Thornton and Sandeep Banga are using Salesforce training to help bring a group of West Philadelphians out of poverty. Next up: Jobs
Here in Philly, since doses were first available in the city late December up until mid-April, white residents were vaccinated at about twice the rate of Black Philadelphians. http://ow.ly/ymkm50FkRrP
Penn and West Philly faith leaders joined together to bring vaccines directly to Black residents. What are the lessons learned?
In the sixth episode of Philly Under Fire, our podcast on gun violence, we hear from victims—and the heroes at Northwest Victim Services and Healing Hurt People. Hear survivors share their stories below and tonight, 6-8pm at Life After Gun Violence, hosted by #disabilitypridepa. Register here: http://bit.ly/DisabilityPride2021. #DPPgunviolence, #gunviolencephilly https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/philly-under-fire-episode-6/
This episode looks at how supporting the victims of gun violence and their families can help stop the transmission of violence.
“I must express my own irritation, my own agitation, over the structural barriers that have existed before now in receiving health care... But even with that, I would ask that you share in this effort. We will help you do it... Blessings be upon you.” Rev. William J. Shaw of White Rock Baptist Church ://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/medicine-of-and-for-the-people/
Penn and West Philly faith leaders joined together to bring vaccines directly to Black residents. What are the lessons learned?
“I and many other Black physicians have unique insights and understanding of the historical and ongoing way that racism impacts or manifests within our institution,” says Dr. Eugenia South, “and also what's happening in the community and the structural barriers that are patterned by race in this country that shape neighborhoods, that shape the distribution of resources.” http://ow.ly/ftge50FkPMR
Penn and West Philly faith leaders joined together to bring vaccines directly to Black residents. What are the lessons learned?
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We felt NY AG Letitia James passion when she spoke at our Ideas We Should Steal Festival in December. Her move this week to sue the NRA is another example of her commitment to fight the big fight for everyday people. We need more of that.
New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Weiner joined fellow author and podcaster Jo Piazza for a virtual book club gathering for her latest novel, Big Summer. The novel is in large part an exploration of, and commentary on, the very-2020 world of social media influencers, and it calls on all of us to question the pictures we see online. “Every image we see on the internet is a result of someone’s choice,” she says. There are layers of decisions and filters and crops and edits to everything.
During a virtual book club gathering with fellow author and podcaster Jo Piazza, best-selling writer Jennifer Weiner discussed the power of fiction to take a powerful stand on issues—particularly those concerning women. In her latest novel, Big Summer, Weiner spotlights the way the multi-billion-dollar weight loss industry continues to exploit women and young girls worldwide by writing about the weight loss struggles of protagonist Daphne Berg. “It’s one thing to write an op-ed and be like, 'This is garbage and will do bad things to girls.' But putting it in a novel and having a character live it can maybe influence people in a different way. And that’s what I hope it did,” she said.
At our virtual event, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin shared his take on the removal of Confederate monuments—and why he recently chose to take one down in his town despite threats from the state attorney general.
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