CitizenCast

Philly Schools are toxic, underperforming and mismanaged. When, WURD's afternoon host wonders, is someone going to take responsibility? This is the spoken edition of Charles D. Ellison's story.  

Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, Penn professor and the first woman to be senior historian of the National Portrait Gallery, curated the groundbreaking exhibit at the Barnes. Here she talks about the importance of art to tell everyone's story. This is the spoken edition of Jessica Press' interview with Shaw. The text version can be read here .

In 2019, our Nowak Fellow explored the intersection of food and culture in Philly. What he discovered was a city rich in both. This is the spoken edition of Jason Wilson's story.

Philly boasts one of the oldest and most vibrant celebrations of the African-inspired holiday that starts today. The latest episode of our food history podcast explores what it means.

Our local constitution hasn't been updated for nearly 70 years. The Citizen and Drexel University are partnering on a course that asks: Isn't it about time for a refresh? This is the spoken edition of Larry Platt's story. The text version can be read here .

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

What bills passed—and didn't—in City Council's final session of the year. This is the spoken edition of Jon Geeting's story. The text version can be read here .

Two Campbell's alums have struck out on their own to create healthy, delicious oatmeal—with a purpose. This is the spoken edition of Jessica Press' story. The text version can be read here .

How Mom-Mom's Kitchen is working to spread the good word on Polish food in Philadelphia. This is the spoken edition of Jason Wilson's story. The text version can be read here .

The political left seems to want jobs but without the employers to provide them. So what are you going to do about that, job creators? This is the spoken edition of Larry Platt's story. The text version can be read here .

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

The co-founder of environmental B Corp rePurpose demands a seat at the table for those most affected by climate change: young people of color.  This is the spoken edition of Peter Wang Hjemdahl's story. The text version can be read here .

The hunger-fighting organization has partnered with a Philly restaurant vet to train people who desperately need jobs: those experiencing homelessness. This is the spoken edition of Jessica Press' story. The text version can be read here .

… is running the kitchen, despite restaurants still being mostly male-dominated. Philly proves that's true at an event with influential food magazine Cherry Bombe. This is the spoken edition of Jason Wilson's story. The text version can be read here .

Police say returning citizen Taylor Paul's inner-city league for young adults and cops in Richmond, Virginia, has markedly reduced the gun violence rate. This is the spoken edition of Larry Platt's story. The text version can be read here .

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

The Boston-area nonprofit builds indoor pop-up community spaces in vacant storefronts, spurring foot traffic and connections. Can a group of intrigued Philadelphians successfully bring it here? This is the spoken edition of Jill Harkins' story. The text version can be read here .

Catching up with writer Tom Junod, the real protagonist of the new movie A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. This is the spoken edition of Larry Platt's story. The text version can be read here .

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

In Chicago and D.C., residents and government came together to close polluting plants in their community. In Philly, City Hall won't even take real action on the PES Refinery site. This is the spoken edition of Charles Ellison's story. The text version can be read here .

In 2013, a Cherry Hill family launched a teen-led initiative to get school supplies to kids who needed them. Today, it distributes backpacks to thousands of kids in the area. This is the spoken edition of Jill Harkins' story. The text version can be read here .

The Citizen co-founder talked with the former Eagle, whose new book chronicles his journey from tragedy to triumph

Charles sat down with the Director of Museum Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts to discuss PAFA leading the country in acquiring works of art by women, and being among the best at acquiring works by African American artists—an effort towards making the museum better reflect the city and world it is a part of.

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

Had your fill of incompetent local government? In Chicago, pro-bono civic leaders help implement smart policy. This is the spoken edition of Jason Kelce's story. The text version can be read here .