CitizenCast

Philadelphia poet g emil reutter writes a paean to the city he loves.

Half the Phillies are unvaccinated. Here's why manager Joe Girardi has failed the test of leadership by saying it's a "personal choice."

Philly pastor and activist Rev. Nicolas O'Rourke urges legislators to make affordable high speed internet available to every American.

Shannon Morales' Tribaja vets equity-minded employers in the tech industry, and connects them to a pool of qualified Black and Latinx workers.

Rebecca Rhynhart, Jamie Gauthier and other elected leaders blasted Mayor Kenney for his inaction on gun violence. So what do they propose we do about it?

Residents of one South Philly block tried for months to get the City to take action against businesses piling garbage on their street. We break it down.

A former schools leader warns that, in a city that can't even reliably pick up residents' trash, change begins with expecting more from its leaders

After a history of management snafus under Superintendent Bill Hite, will we be able to seize this potentially transformative moment?

In Akron and elsewhere, city governments are rewarding shoppers for spending money at mom-and-pop shops. Why shouldn't Philly do the same?

Here are some ways schools can take action and demonstrate a commitment to anti-racism that is essential for reducing pandemic learning loss.

Larry Platt weighs in on an Inquirer news story that raises questions about the sunken state of our public conversation.

In his new book, Penn professor Joseph Turow warns about a growing smart tech industry that he says is using your own voice against you.

WURD host Charles Ellison interviews James Peterson about the legacy of Juneteenth and how we tell our stories

July 4th is more than BBQs and mattress sales. Here, a roundup of Independence Day perspectives throughout our history.

Philly's modern-day renaissance man has published the first-ever definitive history of U.S. business—and it's actually uplifting.

Two Philly entrepreneurs launched a new platform that rethinks what wellness looks like, who it's for, and how it can be accessed by everyone: Nalaverse

Penn and West Philly faith leaders joined together to bring vaccines directly to Black residents. What are the lessons learned?

Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils CEO Scott O'Neil gives himself until noon the day after a loss to be miserable—and then he flips a switch.

A prominent pastor has called for Mayor Kenney to step down. The Citizen's co-founder doesn't think that's the right move.

Philly tech startup Ctrl M Health is on a mission to bring migraine relief to everyone through a handy app and digital resources.

Residents should be able to expect the highest quality public spaces and services from their government. Here's how the city can offer that.

Alex Kotlowitz, bestselling author of An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago , joins Citizen co-founder Larry Platt along with journalist Jo Piazza, producer of Philly Under Fire , for a recent virtual conversation to explore the book, and what it means for the gun violence epidemic today.

Sports teams can make or break a city's soul. There's one way the Sixers can save us from our angst tonight in Atlanta.

As we honor Juneteenth in 2021, let's also remember the storytellers who are local heroes of the Black experience in America.

WURD host Charles Ellison talks with Regina Hairston, President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce, about the Tulsa Massacre and how we can help build back the Black economy.