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The Philadelphia Citizen is an independent news outlet focusing on solutions to make Philly a better city and ways to inspire locals to be more engaged.
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New York's Mayor-elect proved that affordability is a top priority for voters. Can American cities make rents lower and also build more housing?
The New Localism: What Mamdani Taught Us About Housing
Zohran Mamdani proved that affordability is a top priority for voters. Can American cities make rents lower and also build more housing?
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:02 AM
New York's Mayor-elect proved that affordability is a top priority for voters. Can American cities make rents lower and also build more housing?
Curator Chelsey Luster blends accessibility and experimentation in a space built for community and conversation.
A Gallery for All
Curator Chelsey Luster blends accessibility and experimentation in Luster Gallery + Studio, built for community and conversation.
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Curator Chelsey Luster blends accessibility and experimentation in a space built for community and conversation.
A clean air advocate urges support for Councilperson Jamie Gauthier's efforts to stop Philly from burning trash.
Guest Commentary: We Can Stop Trashing the Region’s Health
A clean air advocate urges support for Councilperson Jamie Gauthier’s Stop Trashing Our Air Act to stop Philly from burning trash
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November 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A clean air advocate urges support for Councilperson Jamie Gauthier's efforts to stop Philly from burning trash.
The Philly arts organizations bringing in audiences are not the ones you might expect. And that's not necessarily a bad thing.
New Urban Order: Are Museums A Thing of the Past?
The Philly arts organizations bringing in audiences are not the ones you might expect. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing
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November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Philly arts organizations bringing in audiences are not the ones you might expect. And that's not necessarily a bad thing.
@ms.now host and Citizen board member @velshi.com delves into the deregulation that made a handful of firms rich and destroyed housing affordability for the overwhelming majority of Americans.
Listen: Ali Velshi Explains Why Housing Affordability is So Bad
Ali Velshi delves into the deregulation that made a handful of firms rich and destroyed housing affordability for the majority of Americans
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November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
@ms.now host and Citizen board member @velshi.com delves into the deregulation that made a handful of firms rich and destroyed housing affordability for the overwhelming majority of Americans.
Philly missed out on nearly 188,000 family-sustaining jobs over the last decade. Holy Family University's president has a solution to reverse that trend.
Guest Commentary: Higher Ed’s Answer to Our Lost Jobs
Philly missed out on nearly 188,000 family-sustaining jobs over the last decade. Our region's eds and meds can reverse that trend
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Philly missed out on nearly 188,000 family-sustaining jobs over the last decade. Holy Family University's president has a solution to reverse that trend.
This weekend in Philly, the holidays have officially arrived with local makers gift markets and visits from Santa. Plus, shows on stage, PAX Unplugged, the Philadelphia Marathon and more!
Things to Do in Philly This Week and Weekend
Things to do in Philly this week: Tree lightings, gift markets, the Marathon, PAX Unplugged, The Pirates of Penzance, MISSION Story Slam, and more
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November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This weekend in Philly, the holidays have officially arrived with local makers gift markets and visits from Santa. Plus, shows on stage, PAX Unplugged, the Philadelphia Marathon and more!
"Everyone’s struggle may be unique — but just the fact that we all have some kind of struggle is what binds, and bonds, us together." The two-time Super Bowl champ talks The Defensive Line.
Lane Johnson's Season of Strong Mental Health: Let’s Stop Suicide – Together
Lane Johnson mourns the death of the Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland and highlights a teammate’s suicide prevention organization
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 22, 2025 at 3:02 AM
"Everyone’s struggle may be unique — but just the fact that we all have some kind of struggle is what binds, and bonds, us together." The two-time Super Bowl champ talks The Defensive Line.
The last penny was minted, White House scandals, John Fetterman's low-effort memoir, and the citizenship test was made even harder. Here's what you missed this week.
Weekly News Roundup - Citizen Staff Must-Reads
Citizen Must Reads: Presidential scandals, trashing pennies, Fetterman’s buzzy memoir and other stories to help you navigate the news
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November 22, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The last penny was minted, White House scandals, John Fetterman's low-effort memoir, and the citizenship test was made even harder. Here's what you missed this week.
No matter your views, there's one thing that unites us: a love for our @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social and a shared disdain for the Cowboys. Well, unless you're Allen Iverson, Bryce Harper, Ryan Boyer, or another local Dallas fan.
Traitors in Our Midst: Cowboys Fans Lurking in Philly
From AI to the mayor of Upper Darby, the villainous origin stories of notable locals who’ve strayed from the virtuous Kelly Green Path.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
No matter your views, there's one thing that unites us: a love for our @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social and a shared disdain for the Cowboys. Well, unless you're Allen Iverson, Bryce Harper, Ryan Boyer, or another local Dallas fan.
The Citizen's annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival® presented by Comcast NBCUniversal happened last week. Couldn't make it but want to know solutions to trash, potholes, affordable housing and more? Here's what you missed.
RECAP: What We Learned at Ideas We Should Steal Festival
The 8th annual event presented by Comcast NBCUniversal had solutions to trash, potholes, affordable housing, politics, economic development and more.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The Citizen's annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival® presented by Comcast NBCUniversal happened last week. Couldn't make it but want to know solutions to trash, potholes, affordable housing and more? Here's what you missed.
Corporate investors buy one in four Philly home to rent out, blocking out home ownership for our community members. Can we still afford to own a piece of our city?
The Fight for Philly’s Front Doors
Corporate investors are scooping up homes in Philadelphia. Can ordinary citizens still afford to own a piece of their own city?
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November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Corporate investors buy one in four Philly home to rent out, blocking out home ownership for our community members. Can we still afford to own a piece of our city?
Tis the season to give. But need in Philly extends well beyond the holidays. Here, some ideas for helping Philadelphians who have less-- all year round.
The Citizen’s (Alternative) Giving Guide - The Philadelphia Citizen
'Tis the season to give. Need in Philly extends well beyond the holidays. Here, some ideas for helping Philadelphians who have less
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Tis the season to give. But need in Philly extends well beyond the holidays. Here, some ideas for helping Philadelphians who have less-- all year round.
With food prices and hunger on the rise, giving what you can is especially important this holiday season. Here's how you can help people and families for Thanksgiving.
10+ ways to give back on Thanksgiving this year
Discover lots of ways to give back at Thanksgiving this year—from delivering turkeys, assembling care packages, donating clothes and more.
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 AM
With food prices and hunger on the rise, giving what you can is especially important this holiday season. Here's how you can help people and families for Thanksgiving.
Philadelphia bars, breweries, restaurants and more places where you can get your Birds on this Sunday.
12+ Eagles-Watching Bars to Suit Every Vibe
Pool? Check. Socially conscious beer? Check. Tacos, dogs ... espresso martinis? Check. Find just-for-you Eagles-watching hangouts in Philly
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November 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Philadelphia bars, breweries, restaurants and more places where you can get your Birds on this Sunday.
How do we create real, lasting change in Philly? That's the question that The Citizen's inaugural Ideas We Should Scale Showcase centered around, and changemakers in our city answered. Take a look back at the event.
RECAP: What We Saw At The Ideas We Should Scale Showcase
At The Citizen’s inaugural event, funders and supporters had the chance to support three local nonprofits that aiming for a bigger impact.
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
How do we create real, lasting change in Philly? That's the question that The Citizen's inaugural Ideas We Should Scale Showcase centered around, and changemakers in our city answered. Take a look back at the event.
Why gratitude and gratefulness -- beyond the "hegemonic holiday colonialism" -- matters more than ever.
Giving Thanks This Thanksgiving, Despite Everything
Even when it seems impossible, expressing gratitude and gratefulness is a powerful celebratory and healing act. Try it this Thanksgiving
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Why gratitude and gratefulness -- beyond the "hegemonic holiday colonialism" -- matters more than ever.
The Philadelphia Art Museum has had a tumultuous past month, topped off with declining attendance numbers. They are not the only arts organization in Philly suffering and trying to turn over a new leaf.
New Urban Order: Are Museums A Thing of the Past?
The Philly arts organizations bringing in audiences are not the ones you might expect. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The Philadelphia Art Museum has had a tumultuous past month, topped off with declining attendance numbers. They are not the only arts organization in Philly suffering and trying to turn over a new leaf.
After a two-year hiatus, Philly favorite The War on Drugs will be returning to their home city. Check them out at Johnny Brenda's for a three-night-only concert series benefitting Philly schools.
The Citizen Recommends: The War on Drugs Schools Fundraiser
The band will be at Johnny Brenda’s in December for a three-night-only fundraiser to benefit Philly schools. Tickets go on sale November 21.
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
After a two-year hiatus, Philly favorite The War on Drugs will be returning to their home city. Check them out at Johnny Brenda's for a three-night-only concert series benefitting Philly schools.
The @phillies.com and Philly-born Hollywood producer have joined together to host an annual fundraiser for youth homelessness organization Covenant House PA tomorrow.
Citizen Recommends: Sleep Out at Citizens Bank - The Philadelphia Citizen
The Phillies and a Philly-born producer will host an annual sleep out at Citizens Bank for youth homelessness organization next week.
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The @phillies.com and Philly-born Hollywood producer have joined together to host an annual fundraiser for youth homelessness organization Covenant House PA tomorrow.
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and it's time to reflect and be thankful. Take a look back at what Philadelphians were grateful for during a holiday under quarantine.
What Philadelphians are thankful for in 2020
Locals reflect on what they’re most grateful for even in the midst of a difficult year.
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and it's time to reflect and be thankful. Take a look back at what Philadelphians were grateful for during a holiday under quarantine.
Our city's "eds and meds" have long been a regional backbone of economic growth. They can provide thousands of family-sustaining jobs that Philadelphians need, argues Holy Family University's president.
Guest Commentary: Higher Ed’s Answer to Our Lost Jobs
Philly missed out on nearly 188,000 family-sustaining jobs over the last decade. Our region's eds and meds can reverse that trend
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Our city's "eds and meds" have long been a regional backbone of economic growth. They can provide thousands of family-sustaining jobs that Philadelphians need, argues Holy Family University's president.
Zohran Mamdani's campaign has made it clear that affordability is a top priority among voters. How can he strike the right balance between lower rents and more housing, and can other mayor's follow his lead?
The New Localism: What Mamdani Taught Us About Housing
Zohran Mamdani proved that affordability is a top priority for voters. Can American cities make rents lower and also build more housing?
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Zohran Mamdani's campaign has made it clear that affordability is a top priority among voters. How can he strike the right balance between lower rents and more housing, and can other mayor's follow his lead?
Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started.
52 Small Ways to Make Philadelphia a Better City
Do one thing a week to make Philadelphia a better city — and make you a better Philadelphia Citizen. Here, some easy ideas to start
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started.
Councilperson Jamie Gauthier's new bill aims to end the practice of incinerating Philly's trash. A clean air advocate urges support for the Stop Trashing Our Air Act.
Guest Commentary: We Can Stop Trashing the Region’s Health
A clean air advocate urges support for Councilperson Jamie Gauthier’s Stop Trashing Our Air Act to stop Philly from burning trash
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Councilperson Jamie Gauthier's new bill aims to end the practice of incinerating Philly's trash. A clean air advocate urges support for the Stop Trashing Our Air Act.