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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 5h

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 · 6h

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 · 7h

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 · 8h

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 · 10h

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 · 11h

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 · 13h

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 · 17h

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 · 18h

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 · 1d

(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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

National news these days is coming at us fast, overwhelming our ability to keep up, understand what it all means and wade through the useless noise. We’re here to help.

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 · 2d

With the holiday weekend ahead, here are meaningful ways to celebrate the multicultural influences that abound in Philly.

Things to Do to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day in Philadelphia

With the holiday weekend ahead, here are meaningful ways to celebrate the multicultural influences that abound in Philly

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

“We have to get back to what is most important, what really matters, how to have a face-to-face conversation, how to have personal relationships,” writes the two-time Super Bowl champ.

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 · 3d

The Philadelphia Citizen’s Ideas We Should Steal Festival® presented by Comcast @nbcuniversal.com returns for its eighth year on November 13 and 14. The mission: Expand the problem-solving table, inspire change, and bask in hope. RSVP today!

2025 Ideas We Should Steal Festival

The 8th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival® presented by Comcast NBCUniversal is happening November 13 and 14. Save the date for this epic day of ideas!

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

“Some foods reflect the state of the economy. The Costco hot dog. The $1 pizza slice. A dozen eggs.” The president of Philly’s Best Steak Company reflects on the rising cost of cheesesteaks.

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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