CitizenCast

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.

The Parkway was a bold idea a century ago. As the city embarks on a redesign, a local urbanist has ideas for making it grand again.

City Council is pushing the mayor to spend $100 million on gun violence prevention programs. Is that bold policy-making or just the appearance of it?

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is embedding the arts right into many city agencies. They have a goal Philly should be emulating: supporting art in every neighborhood in the city.

A former city official wonders if Philadelphia leaders can rise to the occasion and capitalize on city growth in the wake of Covid.

Legendary urbanist and Citizen columnist Bruce Katz chats with two infrastructure trailblazers—Oklahoma City mayor David Holt and Shalini Vajjhala, founder/CEO of re:Focus, a California social venture—about how best to use the  trillions  of dollars from the American Relief Plan.

Here's how we should use our American Rescue Plan windfall to grow jobs in Philly. Do our leaders understand this?

The North Broad Street corridor will never be the Avenue of the Arts—and that's a good thing. It's redeveloping to the beat of its own drum.

It's been a hundred years since the Black Wall Street massacre. Philly's African American Chamber head says we must all help Black-owned businesses thrive