Philly Sisters Co-founder Alex Niedbalski-Sykes joins Project Level's managing director Jason Wright and President of Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Dalila Wilson-Scott on how women’s sports can grow a city at the 8th annual #IWSSFest https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/festival-speakers-2025/

MSNBC host and Citizen board member @velshi.com says appointed jurists aren’t just bulwarks against Trump’s overreach: They’re documents of it.

“I know it’s hard, but please, please dig deep to find the courage to get help now– I’m rooting for you, and I believe in you,” writes the two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson. 

National news these days is coming at us fast and furious, overwhelming our ability to keep up, understand what it all means and wade through the useless noise. We’re here to help.

“The sacking of Suda raises once again some worrisome questions over the state of nonprofit board leadership in our town. This feels a little like deja vu all over again,” writes Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt. 

The Philadelphia Citizen’s Ideas We Should Steal Festival® presented by Comcast @nbcuniversal.com returns. Our mission? Expand the problem-solving table, inspire change and bask in hope. #IWSSFest https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/iwss/

The Philadelphia Citizen’s Ideas We Should Steal Festival® presented by Comcast @nbcuniversal.com returns. Hear from changemakers and innovators whose transformative ideas could fuel much-needed progress in our city. #IWSSFest https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/iwss/

“Street art, and things that you only see in the graffiti world and encouraging those artists to keep making their installations, keep making their art, find professional avenues to make money off those things.”

Join The Trace for timely conversations on gun violence solutions at the Safer Together Forum on Nov 18. Hear from policy innovators, community safety experts, and grassroots changemakers about strategies that are saving lives, and what can be done to sustain recent progress. https://bit.ly/4nHz3Qf

Hope Chicago offers free college for public school students and one member of their family to break the cycle of poverty. CPO Michele Howard will talk about its success at The Citizen’s 8th annual #IWSSFest https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/ideas-we-should-steal-family-college-scholarships/

“As we look towards the midterms in 2026, it’s important to remember that change doesn’t start in Washington. It starts at the ballot box and with who we send to represent us.” 

“Literature – and critique – provide for us a means to reflect, resist, endure, and remember ourselves, even under the advance of monstrous forces: systemic erasure, authoritarianism, the flattening of nuance.” 

“Instead of waiting for a big city contract or a complicated public-works plan, we just started– one can at a time. And the results speak for themselves,” writes Terrill Haigler, Ya Fav Trashman.

Larry Krasner has been District Attorney of Philadelphia since 2018, having been re-elected to the post three times, most recently on November 4, when he won more than 75 percent of the vote.

“With every great technological surge, over-investment comes first and a correction follows.” 

“I can’t think of a more important time to have a fully functioning seven-person Supreme Court than now, heading into the 2026 midterms,” says Aliza Shatzman of Legal Accountability Project. 

“Federal judges across the country are issuing extraordinary warnings as Donald Trump tests the limits of presidential power and pushes the nation toward authoritarianism.”

Mudslinging. False advertising. The state’s richest Republican vs. its popular Democratic governor. Here, what the judicial retention elections have taught us this election cycle.

Meet the podcaster who interviewed all five candidates standing for retention on your ballot today.

Why the Forward Party’s endorsement of District Attorney candidate Pat Dugan may shake up Philadelphia’s chronic low voter turnout problem.

Our Ideas We Should Steal Festival® takes place a week after the election. After you vote, keep the spirit of democracy alive by joining us to unpack big ideas on overcoming political division, engaging working class voters and more. Register here: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/iwss/

If you run into any problems at the polls, here's everything you need to know about voting in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania — including how to fix a flawed mail-in / absentee ballot.

Learn what the (traditionally) non-partisan campaign to re-elect judges is all about. Plus, find out who is on the ballot this election.

Today is the day! Take your pick for Philadelphia District Attorney and City Controller, and decide if you want to retain a handful of judges. We’ve made it even easier for you by compiling a list of everything you need to know.

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month. Here, more than 15 ways to make a difference in the lives of Philadelphians experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness.

The Mayor’s Market East Advisory Committee starts meeting today. A longtime urban planner urges them to make a plan before tearing down our history.

After you vote on Tuesday, treat yourself to a concert, block party, craft show, podcast taping, or gala for pets.

An iconic Philadelphia author and youth voting activist outlines a day in the life of politically engaged local students, lesson by lesson.

States set up, women change their minds, Trump’s economy sucks…and other news from the week to keep you informed but not insane. 

Ideas from around the country that Pennsylvania should steal to create more homes for more people. 

A Philadelphian remembers the legendary WMMR DJ who died this week.

Technology solutions to Philly’s problems increasingly rely on AI, with its high energy demands. A former mayor urges local leaders to ensure we have what we need to make it work.

Can a challenger in a Bucks County election have the formula for how Democrats can win on public safety? 

Philadelphia Sisters Co-Founder talks with former Washington Commanders President and current Project Level Managing Director on what the WNBA and more women’s pro teams could do for Philly. #IWSSFest

“They want a job they can get to in 15 minutes, they want a hospital or pharmacy within 15 minutes, they want a park or a grocery store or bars or restaurants, all within 15 minutes."

The two-time Super Bowl champ checks in on CHOP’s Behavioral Health and Crisis Center, which is meeting the overwhelming demand for mental health support for young people. 

The two-time Super Bowl champ checks in on CHOP’s Behavioral Health and Crisis Center, which is meeting the overwhelming demand for mental health support for young people. 

Longtime university president @elaine-maimon.bsky.social calls out the hypocrisy of Trump’s campaign to protect Jewish students. 

MSNBC host and Citizen board member @velshi.com reminds Americans that there is nothing more American than protest. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. 

In a city where one in five students are English language learners, leaders @alynturner.bsky.social and Sean Vanatta at Research for Action argue that we can’t afford not to support their education.

The longtime political consigliere passed away last week at the age of 67. A close friend’s eulogy movingly captures a true Philly character’s character.

Don’t just spend money, recycle it with a new revolving construction loan fund like they have in Atlanta, Chicago and Chattanooga. 

Hope Chicago offers free college for public school students and one member of their family to break the cycle of poverty. Their CPO will talk about its success at the Ideas We Should Steal Festival. #IWWSFest

Are you an impact-investing curious woman? Spend a couple of hours meeting up with local, private values-aligned investment opportunities to grow wealth and do good. 

This week in Philly Día de los Muertos and Halloween celebrations abound, VinylCon returns, and much more! 

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

The state’s budget impasse is threatening critical services for children with disabilities or developmental delays. The local Easterseals CEO on what that might mean for our future.

Today kicks off our #NewsMatch campaign!  There’s never been a more critical time to stand up for nonprofit, local newsrooms like ours. Through 12/31, the impact of your donation is DOUBLED!  Will you show your support today? https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/newsmatch-2025/

Ideas from around the country that Pennsylvania should steal to create more homes for more people.

On the latest episode of our podcast, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed speak with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb about creating a city that's easily accessible for all residents. https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/how-to-really-run-a-city/