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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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“It’s time to focus on growing a middle class, with good jobs and benefits, while moderating against the vicissitudes of markets run amok,” writes Larry Platt. https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/c-word/
Let's delve into the ways that capitalism can strengthen our middle class by spurring inclusive growth and lessening inequality.
Great to have some City Councilmembers at our Integrity Icon awards ceremony last night, along with former Working Families Party candidate @nicolas_orourke.
Lori Maple Hayes, director of urban forestry at the Department of Parks and Recreation, is the Integrity Icon 2022 People’s Choice Winner. 🙌 🙌 🙌
Your 2022 Philly Integrity Icons, properly sashed, crowned and bouquet-ridden.
Jason Kelce delivers remakes and revs up the crowd at our 2022 Philly Integrity Icon awards ceremony. 🙌
How can Philadelphia achieve its carbon output goals while also favoring its own city-owned gas utility?
Mike Krancer asks: How can Philadelphia achieve its carbon output goals while also favoring its own city-owned gas utility?
Indivisible Philadelphia is looking for volunteers to get out the vote in the most old-fashioned way possible: by knocking on doors (35 of them to be exact).
Indivisible Philadelphia's 35 Doors project looks to get out the vote in the most old-fashioned way possible: By knocking on doors.
The outdoor dining landscape in Philly is ever-evolving these days. Here, we're keeping track of the most atmospheric spots around town right now to grab a bite in the open air.
Our guide to Philadelphia outdoor dining this spring includes gorgeous spots to eat and drink on tucked-away patios and gardens.
The U.K. is giving some teachers a paid year off in the hopes that it will help keep them in their jobs. Could that solve Philly’s teacher retention problem too? #phled
The U.K. is giving teachers a paid year off as incentive to keep their jobs. Could it solve Philadelphia's teacher retention problem too?
Shannon Maldonado left behind a fashion career working with the likes of Ralph Lauren and American Eagle to come home to launch her own South Philly brand, YOWIE.
Shannon Maldonado calls herself a “person who just loves creating things,” which is the CliffsNotes version of “shop owner, fashion designer, hospitality designer, influencer, curator, consultant”—and, for the last six years, the founder/ creative director of YOWIE, a lifestyle shop and de...
New event added: Join us on April 18 for a morning discussion exploring how Philadelphia can grow a vibrant, inclusive middle class.
Business…For Good: Inclusive Growth and the American City is a Philadelphia Citizen event series that explores how capitalism in cities can increase growth, lessen inequality, and expand opportunity. Join us for a discussion on how Philadelphia can grow a vibrant, inclusive middle class featuring:...
Citizen board member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi on how the air raid siren is the sound that defines modern warfare in Ukraine and elsewhere.
MSNBC anchor and Citizen board member Ali Velshi on how the air raid siren is the sound that defines modern warfare in Ukraine and elsewhere.
Like what you hear? Cast a vote for Lopez Kriss to be this year's People's Choice winner here: https://bit.ly/phlii2022
Learn more about urban forestry director Lori Hayes. Moved? More inspired to plant a tree? Show her some love by casting your vote for her to be this year's Integrity Icon People's Choice winner here: https://bit.ly/phlii2022
Learn more about Philly Schools’ director of K-12 math curriculum Lauren Young. Moved by her dedication to educating our kids—especially during the pandemic? Show your thanks by casting a vote for her to be this year's Integrity Icon People's Choice winner here: https://bit.ly/phlii2022
Have plans Thursday night? Join us @fitlerclub to celebrate these five awesome Integrity Icons. RSVP link in bio. Hope to see you there! #phillycitizen
Learn more about biking ambassador Stephanie Ridgeway. Feel inspired by her work to get more bikes into more communities? Show her support by voting for her to be this year's Integrity Icon People's Choice winner here: https://bit.ly/phlii2022
A new poll by civic nonprofit A Greater Philadelphia shows that despite the noise, it’s public safety and good government that matter most to Philadelphians.
57 percent of poll takers said “police and public safety” were the top issues the City should focus on, according to A Greater Philadelphia.
Councilmembers Kendra Brooks, Helen Gym and Jamie Gauthier, with an assist from Senator Elizabeth Warren, have proposed a drastic taxing of the rich in Philly. But critics say the move would mostly harm the middle class. https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wealth-tax-philly/
Councilmembers Kendra Brooks, Helen Gym and Jamie Gauthier have proposed a drastic taxing of the rich in Philly. Do we really need it?
All you need to know to cast your ballot in Philly by May 17—candidates, ballot questions and more.
The Philadelphia Citizen's voter guide to the 2022 PA primary includes candidates running for office and details on ballot questions.
“In the end, all of the celebrities involved in this slapping episode will be fine. The question is—and I mean this especially for the Black men in my life: Will we?” https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/unpacking-will-smith-oscar-slap/
"When a Black man you love slaps another Black man you love on live TV, us Black folks need some space to work through our own feelings."
On this Day of Trans Visibility, let's show the transgender community in Philly that we've got their back. 🏳️⚧️
Looking for ways to help trans people in Philadelphia? Consider supporting some of these local LGBTQ organizations.
Villanova’s basketball team is—again!—in the Final Four this year. So why do so few seem to care about yet another championship run by the most Philly of teams?
Villanova is—again!—in the Final Four. So why do so few seem to care about yet another championship run by the most Philly of teams?
Learn a little more about Leah Wood. Think her work to raise up local paraprofessionals is important? Show her support by casting a vote for her to be this year's Integrity Icon People's Choice winner here: https://bit.ly/phlii2022
The paper's recent well-meaning story about its own history on race relations raises overdue questions about class, too, writes Larry Platt.
The Philadelphia Inquirer's recent well-meaning story about its own history on race relations raises overdue questions about class, too.
The bad news? Too many vacancies remain. The good news? You can easily write yourself in to victory. Who’s ready?!
The bad news, notes Jon Geeting: Too many vacancies remain. The good news? You can easily write yourself in to victory.
In her role creating math curriculum for Philly Schools, Young has set high standards for herself and her team around educating students during Covid—in a way that is culturally respectful of all students in the District. #phled
Lauren Young was nominated because of her work to set high standards for herself and her team around educating local students during Covid.
Every paraprofessional in Philly should high-five Feltonville Arts & Sciences’ Leah Wood. She has worked to raise awareness of the needs of paraprofessionals in the teachers union—and has fought for their dignity. 🙌 #phled
Leah has worked to raise awareness of the needs of paraprofessionals in the teachers union, and fought for their dignity.
In most of America, we’ve collectively drawn a line in the sand when it comes to the notion of pay-to-play. In Philly, though, it’s not quite as simple as that.
Laws have been put into place to stop pay-to-play in Philly politics, but some have found clever ways for it to still elbow its way in.
Kilgore was the first female lawyer in the city of Philly—and the first woman admitted to the bar in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 👩⚖️ #womenshistorymonth http://ow.ly/spkw50IoGMv
Under her watch, the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, & Sustainability's Stephanie Ridgeway has grown the number of Indego bikes in underserved Philly neighborhoods—by listening and working with community members to ensure the program is serving their needs.
Biking ambassador Stephanie Ridgeway was nominated for her work to increase access to the bike-share program for all Philadelphians.
The public corruption trial of Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and a lawsuit against Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier puts the practice of councilmanic prerogative on trial. Can legal action finally end it?
The public corruption trial of Kenyatta Johnson and a lawsuit against Jamie Gauthier puts the practice of councilmanic prerogative on trial.
Lori Hayes, the urban forestry director at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, was nominated for her dedicated work to beautify the city with more trees—and her efforts to make Tree Philly’s awesome programs accessible to everyone. 🌲
Lori Hayes is in charge of planting the trees that make Philadelphia beautiful—and making Tree Philly’s programs accessible to everyone.
We chat with the oral historian about her fascinating work to connect the Second Great Migration of African Americans from the South to Philly—particularly the Germantown area—to our present search for community. Exploring her work is a must for local history buffs.
The oral historian connects the Second Great Migration of African Americans from the South to Philly to our present search for community
Reducing the wage gap for Black women could add more than $300 billion to the U.S. economy. That’s at least one good reason why, a local business owner notes, we should do all we can to help Black women entrepreneurs succeed.
Reducing the wage gap for Black women could add more than $300 billion to the U.S. economy. We should do all we can to help them succeed.
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