CitizenCast

New York City is now the biggest jurisdiction that will let voters rank their favorite candidates in municipal elections. Could a similar change bring better elections to Philly? This is the spoken edition of Roxanne Patel Shepelavy's story. The text version can be read here .

Up for a vote mid-November in Philadelphia, Helen Gym's proposed legislation would provide free lawyers to all Philly tenants at risk of being kicked out of their homes—similar to how defendants are guaranteed counsel in criminal court. Could it help even the playing field here, as it has in New York City? This is the spoken edition of Steve Volk's story. The text version can be read here .

Turnout is expected to be low on Tuesday, but, as Philly 3.0's engagement director explains, the state's new election reforms may make it easier to cast a ballot starting next year. This is the spoken edition of Jon Geeting's story. The text version can be read here .

This week, the Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman compares Philly schools to those of Chicago—and celebrates a local education innovation. This is the spoken edition of Jason Kelce's story. The text version can be read here .

Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez models how to get stuff done while speaking truth to power … and slamming Stellas. This is the spoken edition of Larry Platt's story. The text version can be read here .

The framing of Porngate—especially as it concerns Kathleen Kane—would have been different had the scandal played out during #MeToo. The article also touches on the fact that Christylee Peck, one of the previously unnamed judges tagged for sending offensive emails in the 2015 scandal, is running for Superior Court.  This is the spoken edition of Malcolm Burnley's story. The text version can be read...

Penn alum Arianna Armeli created Dorothy , a start-up that uses machine learning, artificial intelligence and satellite imagery to create maps of flood zones which, can help people know if a house is in a flood zone before they purchase it. The technology will come in especially as climate change continues to take effect.  This is the spoken edition of Courtney DuChene's story. The text version ca...

This week, the Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman compares Philly schools to those of Buffalo—and celebrates a local education innovation. This is the spoken edition of Jason Kelce's story. The text version can be read here .

Kendra Brooks' Working Families Party council candidacy has ruffled feathers. But does she represent real change? This is the spoken edition of Larry Platt's story. The text version can be read here .

A West Philly neighborhood wants to turn vacant land into solar farms that low-income residents can share. Why is Pennsylvania law standing in their way? This is the spoken edition of Brianna Baker's story. The text version can be read here .

Shift Capital's newest project will offer residents a rent break to volunteer in Kensington. Could it solve the problem of gentrification? This is the spoken edition of Roxanne Patel Shepelavy's story. The text version can be read here .

This week, the Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman compares Philly schools to those of Dallas—and celebrates a local education innovation. This is the spoken edition of Jason Kelce's story. The text version can be read here .

Charles Ellison interviews Sam Wachs, the Sixers fan who was thrown out of the game last week for protesting China's treatment of Hong Kong protesters. Sam was also interviewed by Philadelphia Citizen editor Larry Platt, which can be accessed here .    

Protecting bees is critical to preserving our food supply. Some 50,000 rooftop bees, including ones in the evolving Spring Arts District, are doing a small part of what Philly needs. This is the spoken edition of Jason Wilson's story. The text version can be read here .

A closer look at an age-old rivalry, on the eve of the Eagles beating Dallas (right?) this weekend. This is the spoken edition of Dave Kyu's story. The text version can be read here .

Larry Platt talks to Sixers fan Sam Wachs, who was kicked out of a game in Philadelphia for protesting China's crackdown on Hong Kong. Wachs details the experience leading up to the game, what happened when he was finally approached by guards and why he decided to take on the NBA in this way.  This is the spoken edition of Larry Platt's story. The text version can be read here .

The small city of Sandusky, Ohio, cancelled the out-of-step holiday in favor of one much needed. We should do that in Philly, too. This is the spoken edition of Roxanne Patel Shepelavy's story. The text version can be read here .

Larry is the publisher of the Philadelphia Citizen and joined Charles to talk about his story on the new poverty numbers, Mayor Kenney's reaction, and some ideas for how the City could be moving forward. This live Reality Check episode was a discussion of Larry Platt's recent story, which can be read here .

Eagles offensive lineman and education advocate Jason Kelce spotlights Furness High School and its game-changing ESL program, which sets immigrant students up to succeed. This is the spoken edition of Jason Kelce's story. The text version can be read here .

Jobs, housing and economic mobility all rely on good public transportation. Can Philly rise to the occasion before it's too late? This is the spoken edition of Diana Lind's story. The text version can be read here .

The only gun bills the state legislature will consider this year take us backwards, not forwards. Is there anything Philly can do? This the spoken edition of Roxanne Patel Shepelavy's story. The text version can be read here .

On the heels of the birth of his first child, Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce writes about Philly's Foster Grandparent Program—the oldest and largest of its kind in the nation—which places seniors in classrooms across the city.  This is the audio version of Jason Kelce's story. The text version can be read here .

The latest Philly poverty numbers should be a call to arms and not cause for a victory lap. Did it wake up Mayor Kenney? This is the podcast version of Larry Platt's story. Find the text version here . 

Chef Chris Cho hopes to expand his family's business into a new Philadelphia restaurant empire, starting with Center City Korean spot Seorabol.   Find the text version of the story  here . 

Jill and Keith joined Charles to discuss a program called Bridges to Wealth, that is bringing financial empowerment training to students and adults in Philadelphia, as a way to lessen the wealth gap in the city. The Citizen's Alyssa Biederman recently wrote an article about Bridges to Wealth which can be read here .