6+ hour, 25+ min ago  (356+ words) Home " Opinion " Guest Commentary: The Circular Economy " a Powerful Path to " Peace? Interested in the circular economy? Visit Circular Philadelphia to find and support local circular businesses and organizations or find resources to help you live a low-waste, circular lifestyle…...

6+ hour, 30+ min ago  (154+ words) Home " Activism " How to Celebrate Local News Day Support local news coverage The Citizen Events Calendar Today is our favorite new holiday: Local News Day, a nationwide day of action dedicated to connecting communities with trusted local news and information....

18+ hour, 38+ min ago  (1579+ words) Home " Health " Can City Council Fix Our Reproductive Healthcare Crisis? A rally to support reproductive healthcare in Philly is happening on the North Apron at City Hall Thursday April 9 beginning at 9am. There will be a press conference with At-Large City…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (870+ words) Home " Arts & Culture " My Voting Baggage The primary election takes place'May 19, 2026.'Polls open from 7am to 8pm.'The deadline to register in order to vote in the primaries is'May 4, 2026.'The deadline to register to vote in the general election is'October 19, 2026. The Erinda…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (958+ words) Home " Events " CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: A. Leon Higginbotham Social Justice Champion Keisha Hudson Our 3rd Annual Citizen of the Year Awards take place'Wednesday, April 22, 2026'at the Fitler Club Ballroom in Center City. Put on your best cocktail attire and join us…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (434+ words) Home " Arts & Culture " Diversity is Democratic The primary election takes place'May 19, 2026.'Polls open from 7am to 8pm.'The deadline to register in order to vote in the primaries is'May 4, 2026.'The deadline to register to vote in the general election is'October 19, 2026. The Erinda…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (805+ words) Home " Elections " The Ballot Questions in the 2026 Primary Election The primary election takes place'May 19, 2026.'Polls open from 7am to 8pm.'The deadline to register in order to vote in the primaries is'May 4, 2026.'The deadline to register to vote in the general election…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1686+ words) Home " Health " Citizen of the Week: Deborah Burnham Our 3rd Annual Citizen of the Year Awards take place Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Fitler Club Ballroom in Center City. Put on your best cocktail attire and join us for a reception from…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (804+ words) Home " Opinion " Guest Commentary: A Region Rises Together " or Not at All One of the founding tenets of The Philadelphia Citizen is to get people the resources they need to become better, more engaged citizens of their city. We hope…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (680+ words) Home " Events " Citizen Recommends: The Fitler Forum The Fitler Foundation presents its first Fitler Forum, a gathering for nonprofit leaders, funders, civic partners, and change-makers to connect and engage. One of the founding tenets of The Philadelphia Citizen is to…...