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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 9h

MSNBC host and Citizen board member @velshi.com discusses troops being deployed to five American cities– and that much worse is ahead as President Trump begins labeling any American who disagrees as an “insurrectionist.”

Listen: Ali Velshi on the Insurrection Act

Ali Velshi warns us about the Trump administration's signals that it may invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 11h

The founder of the nonprofit Work to Ride has dreamed of an indoor arena where Philly children could learn, care for and ride horses and compete in polo matches for free all year long. Her dream is now a reality.

Photo Essay: Riding High – All Year Long

A weather-proof polo arena for kids in Philadelphia? That vision is now reality for young horse riders with the opening of McCausland Arena

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 14h

Longtime university president @elaine-maimon.bsky.social argues against patronage in our city government and universities.

The Perils of Patronage

A longtime university president urges push-back on incentives to become teachers’ pets and protect the civil service

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 15h

The deadline to register to vote in Philly’s general election is just one week away. Learn who’s on your ballot, and gear up for November’s election.

2025 General Election in Philadelphia, PA

The 2025 general election in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania include candidates for District Attorney, City Controller, many Judges

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 16h

Since 2022, an Arizona-based consortium has been pairing local artists with local scientists to creatively display research to a broader audience. Now, they’re bringing their efforts to Philly.

The Citizen Recommends: Where Science Meets Art

ARx is making science digestible by converting complex ideas into art and games. They’re looking to pair Philly-based scientists and artists

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 1d

Loneliness is a scourge, particularly among older Americans. The two-time Super Bowl champ highlights a New York-based nonprofit that has been addressing social isolation for decades.

Lane Johnson's Season of Strong Mental Health: DOROT

Lane Johnson highlights DOROT, a New York-based nonprofit that has been successfully addressing social isolation for decades.

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 1d

CHOP’s renowned immunologist responds to RFK Jr.’s shocking – or maybe not so shocking – untruths about vaccines.

Guest Commentary: Lying – With Lives at Stake

CHOP’s renowned immunologist responds to RFK Jr.’s shocking — or maybe not so shocking — untruths about vaccines.

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 1d

The state is on track to lose another Congressional seat in 2030 if we don’t stanch our population drain. Could the solution be…more housing?

The Key To PA’s Power in D.C.?

Reapportionment will cost PA another Congressional seat in 2030 if we don’t stanch our population drain. Could the solution be … more housing?

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 1d

A supplier of meat to local cheesesteak brands knows we don’t want to pay more for our iconic Philly sandwich. But what are restaurants to do with rising food prices?

Guest Commentary: That Cheesesteak Costs What?!

A supplier of meat to local cheesesteak brands knows we don’t want to pay more for our iconic Philly sandwich, and explains why it must be

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 1d

On the latest episode of our podcast, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter talks with self-described – now reformed – Tea Party arsonist @walshfreedom.bsky.social about what his apology tour has taught him.

Listen: How to Really Run a City Podcast

Former Mayors Michael Nutter and Kasim Reed talk about what it takes to really get sh*t done in cities in How to Really Run a City podcast

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 1d

Erasing slave history, Israel-Hamas deal, WNBA controversy, and more news from the week to help you cut through the noise.

Weekly News Roundup - Citizen Staff Must-Reads

Citizen Must Reads: Erasing slave history, Israel-Hamas deal, WNBA controversy, and more news from the week to help you cut through the noise

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 1d

Who’s running for Philadelphia District Attorney, City Controller and local and statewide judicial posts on November 4.

2025 General Election in Philadelphia, PA

The 2025 general election in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania include candidates for District Attorney, City Controller, many Judges

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 1d

Tune into Inside Story on @6abcactionnews.bsky.social today at 11:30AM to hear from Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt.

The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 1d

CHOP’s renowned immunologist @pauloffit.bsky.social responds to RFK Jr.’s shocking – or maybe not so shocking – untruths about vaccines.

Guest Commentary: Lying – With Lives at Stake

CHOP’s renowned immunologist responds to RFK Jr.’s shocking — or maybe not so shocking — untruths about vaccines.

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 2d

(Serious inquiries only. No baseball scouts.)

Guest Commentary: Wanted — A New Sport to Love

In light of the unfortunate collapse of the Phillies, Mike Wang is recruiting a new sport. Baseball need not apply.

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 2d

A series of shootings prompted York officials to ban ghost guns and machine gun converters like their colleagues in the eastern part of the state. But the laws may not stick.

York, PA Banned Ghost Guns. Will the State Let It Stand?

A series of shootings prompted York officials to ban ghost guns and machine gun converters. But the laws may not stick

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 2d

An urbanist grapples with her contrarian view of Philly’s newest museum, and how it reflects her city.

New Urban Order: Calder Gardens' Missed Opportunities

Calder Gardens, which recently opened on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, fails to connect with the public or Philadelphia's context

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 2d

In partnership with Accelerator for America, the West Philly-based jobs training program is sharing its successful model across the country– starting with our Super Bowl rival in Kansas City.

The Skills Initiative is an Idea Worth Stealing

In partnership with Accelerator for America, the West Philly-based jobs training program is sharing its successful model across the country

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 2d

This weekend in Philly, there’s Philly Music Fest and RoxYunk Porchfest, your last chance for Parks on Tap, and so much more!

Things to Do in Philly This Week and Weekend

Things to do in Philly this week: Fall festivals, Navy & Marine Corps 250th celebrations, 8 Second Rodeo, art exhibitions, theater, more

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 2d

Since the pandemic forced people outside, birding is having a moment. In Philly, it’s helping residents see their city anew.

“We Love Birds.”

Since the pandemic forced people outside, birding is having a moment. In Philly, it’s helping residents see their city anew

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 2d

No school should fail its students. So, Girard College’s president and Boys’ Latin co-founder asks: why does Philly’s school board hold only some accountable?

Guest Commentary: Philadelphia’s Educational Double Standard

No school should fail its students. So, David Hardy asks, why does Philly’s Board of Education hold only some accountable?

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 2d

MSNBC host and Citizen board member @velshi.com recounts how the late U.S. Senator from Arizona stood for regular order in 2017, and how his example applies to our government shutdown today.

Ali Velshi on John McCain's Lesson for the Government Shutdown

Ali Velshi recounts how the late John McCain stood for regular order in 2017, and how his example applies to our government shutdown today.

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 3d

Celebrate Banned Books Week by supporting these independent bookstores who are dedicated to spreading the love of reading.

15+ indie bookstores in Philly for great new and secondhand reads

Summer novels, banned books, literary classics, moving memoirs: Whatever you’re into, you’ll find in Philadelphia’s independent bookstores

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 3d

On the latest episode of our podcast, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter talks with self-described — now reformed — Tea Party arsonist Joe Walsh about what his apology tour has taught him about the future of America.
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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 3d

CHOP’s renowned immunologist responds to RFK Jr.’s shocking — or maybe not so shocking — untruths about vaccines.

Guest Commentary: Lying – With Lives at Stake

CHOP’s renowned immunologist responds to RFK Jr.’s shocking — or maybe not so shocking — untruths about vaccines.

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