Count four in the 2023 indictment of Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election was “Conspiracy Against Rights.” It lays out how Trump conspired to undermine the Constitutionally-guaranteed right to vote and have one’s vote counted. Because Donald Trump was never held responsible for his attempts to thwart our electoral process, his administration … Continue reading Listen: The Escalating Fight For Voting Rights Ahead of The Midterms

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Take a deep breath, Philly. America’s milestone birthday might be behind us, but the things to do continue to roll on. After the concerts and fireworks, the best thing we can do now is laugh, and to help you out there are two comedy festivals this week: Variety Pack Volume 3 and the Swear Jar … Continue reading Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

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Greater Philadelphia business owners are losing confidence. According to data recently reported in the Philadelphia Business Journal, the regional sentiment index for CEOs and business owners fell to 107.54 in the second quarter, its lowest reading in six quarters, with gas prices and inflation cited as the drivers. Those concerns are real and deserve attention. … Continue reading Guest Commentary: The Region’s Most Underrated Economic Engine is Hiding in Plain Sight

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There were a lot of people scheduled to speak, but Adam Weiner couldn’t resist sitting down at the piano before they began. It didn’t take long after Weiner, the frontman of rock band Low Cut Connie, placed his fingers on the keys for a crowd to form in the open area at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation … Continue reading The Other Music Therapy

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For much of American history, patriotism has functioned as a kind of common language. We’ve fought bitterly over politics and culture, but have generally agreed that the country itself was worth believing in. That is, until recently. According to Gallup only 58 percent of U.S. adults say they are proud to be American — the … Continue reading America Belongs to All of Us

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This year, the United States of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding. The American Revolutionary War was fought between April 1775 and September 1783, though the war for independence wasn’t “formalized” until the next year, when the Second Continental Congress, right here in Philadelphia, passed the Lee Resolution for Independence on July 2, … Continue reading Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

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I don’t know about you, but most every conversation I’ve had in the run up to our country’s 250th anniversary celebration has been one focused on doubt. How can we “celebrate” our democracy when it’s in danger of disappearing? How can we come together under a common flag when we can barely stand next to … Continue reading How Soccer Saved Our 250th

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Welcome to the 2026 Good Philadelphia Citizen Calendar, full of good things for you to do in Philly, all year long. This calendar is your guide to being a better Philadelphian all year long. Look below for dozens of ways to take part in city life that makes Philly better for all of us: Vote. … Continue reading Good Citizen Calendar, July-December 2026

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As a veteran of the armed services, I couldn’t be more excited for this year’s Fourth of July. But, as a lung doctor training in Philadelphia, I can’t ignore the extreme heat looming over this week, especially as our country abdicates its role in fighting the public health threat posed by climate change. There is … Continue reading Guest Commentary: Clean Air is Patriotic

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Across the Delaware River in South Jersey runs the Sand Hill Spine, a raised, dry path through the swampy landscape that served as a vantage point to monitor British troop movements during the Revolutionary War. This ridge sits on what is today Saddlehill Winery, 70 acres of agricultural bliss in Voorhees where, as the short … Continue reading The Citizen Recommends: Saddlehill Winery’s The Scribe, The Sword, and the Shield

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The number of gun carry licenses revoked by the Philadelphia Police Department jumped nearly two and half times over the past five years, according to data obtained by The Trace, an increase that has drawn federal scrutiny over the criteria the department is using to make its decisions. The police revoked nearly 2,200 carry licenses … Continue reading Who Can Carry a Gun in Philly?

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I admit, heading into this year of well-meaning celebrations and community Liberty Bells, I was ready to be the skunk at the Semiquincentennial garden party. I love these historical occasions and was lucky enough to have been involved in a few over the years that provided for not only fireworks and flag-waving, but also serious … Continue reading Guest Commentary: To Celebrate America 250 on July 4, Be like Hungary on November 3

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Billionaire tech bros will have you believe that AI is an unstoppable force, so infinite in its potential that no sensible alternative exists other than to embrace it — including the side effects for workers, such as job loss. Cory Doctorow is here to tell you that this narrative is utterly bunk. “We don’t have … Continue reading Recap and Video: “You Don’t Recycle Your Way Out of a Wildfire”

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We can all agree that few things are more important to a child’s growth and future success than attending a school that provides a nurturing environment and an excellent education. In the Great Northeast, we are fortunate to have excellent public and private schools. As a state Senator, I support educational opportunities of all kinds. … Continue reading Guest Commentary: Philly Kids Deserve Private Education

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For students, the Covid-19 pandemic marked a pivotal moment for many reasons: school shutdowns, online classes, heightened social isolation. While this was the case for Naples, Florida middle schooler Natasha Agarwal, now a rising sophomore at Penn, the nationwide lockdown was significant in another way too: Quarantine turned her into not just an avid reader, … Continue reading Citizen of the Week: Natasha Agarwal

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