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With the federal government in disarray, cities will be the key to economic growth next year.

When Volodymyr Zelenskyy stood before Congress, he likened the situation in Ukraine to two well-known battles fought by Americans: the Battles of Saratoga (Revolutionary War) and the Battle of the Bulge (WWII). MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi explains that both of these were turning points against an autocratic regime. The latter happened on Christmas Day.

Amen Brown's recent interview reminds us that there ought to be standards for becoming mayor. Can his mistake change how we think about the job?

Expanding artificial intelligence technology can make life easier. But at what cost to our livelihoods — and culture?

Welcome to the first night of this year's Ideas We Should Steal Festival. MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi moderated a fascinating discussion about democracy and local journalists. He was joined by Erinn Haines, editor-at-large of The 19th*; Jill Abramson, former executive editor (and first woman executive editor) of The New York Times; Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine; and Chris Baxter, editor-in-chief of Spotlight PA. 

At the opening night of our 5th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival, renowned journalists from Ali Velshi to Jill Abramson offered solutions to what plagues distrust of the media

For the first time, scientists were able to produce an excess of energy from nuclear fusion. This can forever change how we power our civilization. 

WURD host and Citizen contributor Charles Ellison speaks with Adriana Abizadeh, Executive Director of Kensington Corridor Trust. They discuss the Neighborhood Trust development model which was created by and for those living and working in the Kensington Avenue corridor.

MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi reminds us of the horrible plight of Paul Whelan who still languishes in a Russian penal colony

In this episode of Generation Change Philly, we spotlight political insider Kellan White, a third-generation civic leader who is all-in for Philadelphia.

Philly 3.0’s engagement director on where the mayoral candidates fall on the Democratic spectrum, and who might vote for them

On this episode of #VelshiBannedBooksClub, Ali spotlights the Girls Who Code book series. He speaks with the CEO and co-founder of Girls Who Code: Reshma Saujani. Temporarily banned by the Central York Pennsylvania School District, Saujani describes the district's actions as caving in to an insidious culture war.

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.