CitizenCast

Civic Coalition to Save Lives plan to combat gun violence is a new type of problem-solving collaboration. Can it work in Philadelphia?

Join us for part 2 of the dedication of Judge Higginbotham's mural on the MercyLIFE West building. The concluding speaker is Theodore W. Ruger, Dean of the Law School at Penn. Just as things wrap up, a surprise speaker takes the stage (State Senator Vincent Hughes).

The Citizen shares a new Lenfest Institute grant to make sure Philadelphia's new elected leaders address the priorities of Philly communities.

Quon Brinkley's Thinker Makers Society, makes space for Philadelphia artists of color and Philadelphia LGBTQIA artists in Old City

MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi breaks down the policy of hospitalizing mentally ill persons against their will. Politicians have been wrestling with solutions for decades.

Reed, Nutter, and Platt delve into the surprising skill all good leaders really need, then welcome Mayor Schaaf to talk about her secrets to successfully moving Oakland forward.

Former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Larry Platt will dive into the mastery of urban leadership

Can a four-year residency model ensure new teachers stay in the district? A Baltimore-based program new in Philly is betting on it.

Join us for part 1 of the dedication of Judge Higginbotham's mural on the MercyLIFE West building. Speakers include The Citizen Executive Editor Larry Platt, the artist Shawn Theodore and Judge Higginbotham's nephew, law professor Michael Higginbotham.

Elaine Maimon asks us to consider the many thousands of DREAMers who arrived in the U.S. as children and need legal status to thrive.