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Foremost local labor expert Francis Ryan puts the now-ended DC 33 work stoppage into context, both historically – and for the future.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/dc-33-strike-f…

This year’s Young People’s Continental Congress is hosting 27 student-teacher duos for a week of immersive programming.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/young-peoples-…

Why do so many Pennsylvanians oppose Amazon (and other tech giants) building “innovation campuses” in their counties?  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/ai-data-pa-res…

A new master’s program will train members of the Philadelphia Police Department to become better managers and to innovate department-wide problem solving.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/ppd-penn-maste…

Introducing the Philadelphia artists, activists, entrepreneurs, connectors and more we are honoring on July 30 – then meet them at the Rad Awards Party.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/2025-rad-award…

National news comes at us fast, overwhelming our ability to keep up, understand what it all means and wade through the useless noise. Here are stories to help you sift through all that happened this week.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/weekly-news-ro…

Millions of people worldwide are awaiting cornea transplants. A University City founder and bioengineer aims to help them see again. It’s no wonder she’s one of our nominees for “Rad Scientist of the Year.”  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/2025-rad-award…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins plans to replace immigrant farm workers with able-bodied, “lazy” Medicaid recipients. MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi breaks down why this is simply absurd.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/listen-ali-vel…

This week and weekend in Philly, there’s queer Shakespeare at Clark Park, Franklin Square celebrates its 19th birthday, Christmas in July and so much more. Read all about it here!  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/things-to-do-p…

Tired of the heat this summer? Philadelphia’s Tree Plan could help cool down our hottest neighborhoods through growing our canopy, along with creating jobs and safer streets. Here’s how the plan can achieve success.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/four-ways-phil…

Food trucks are a staple of city- and college-living, yet their existence is frequently threatened. Learn how one recent Drexel graduate, students and organizers helped save their beloved lunch spots. thephiladelphiacitizen.org/citizens-of-th…

Better public transit access provides higher property values, and more incentive to build much-needed housing. That should be a wake-up call on the need to fund SEPTA. thephiladelphiacitizen.org/septa-property…

The founder of the Andrée Collective built her nonprofit from the ground up, helping women who’ve experienced intimate partner violence heal emotionally and financially. Learn about one of our nominees for “Rad Nonprofit Leader of the Year.”

On Monday, District Council 33 members ratified their new contract after the eight-day strike of city workers. Local labor expert Francis Ryan puts the labor stoppage into context, both historically and for the future.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/dc-33-strike-f…

Jordan Mays helped rebuild himself through construction, and wants to help Philly youth do the same. Chef, brand marketer and photographer Reuben Harley talks to the Northwest Philly carpenter about his journey.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/big-rubes-phil…

Need a new go-to spot? Follow our guide to outdoor dining in Philly for delicious food and drink in gardens, tucked-away patios and other Insta-worthy surroundings.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/outdoor-dining…

Almost a quarter of people arrested for purchasing firearms for those barred from owning them are Philly women, despite committing less than 10 percent of the city’s shootings. Here’s how to prevent straw purchasing.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/how-to-stop-wo…

BioAnalysis is not a nonprofit, but it continuously gives back to the community it's based in and opens doors for aspiring scientists from underprivileged backgrounds. Read why Dr Lake Paul chose Kensington for his new biotech company.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/bioanalysis-ke…

There's one week until the 2025 Rad Awards, a night that honors the Philly women and allies making a difference in their communities. Learn about our nominees for this year’s awards, and buy your tickets for a night of joy and celebration!  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/2025-rad-award…

Lucy Dacus, Remi Wolf, and more indie rockers unite this weekend for the ninth Make the World Better Concert, benefitting Philly playgrounds and rec centers. Learn about the artists, and the former Eagle behind the operation.  thephiladelphiacitizen.org/make-the-world…