Paul Levy is receiving the Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades-long commitment to making Center City welcoming to all

Philadelphians invented a whole bunch of stuff. Here are ways to celebrate Philly firsts — on the first of this new year.

"Donald Trump will not be having a relaxing holiday season," says MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi. The former president says he is immune to any criminal acts done while he was president. Colorado, and an increasing number of state courts, are telling him no.

A dozen years ago, a South Jersey resident decided to join suited-up pals in a Mummers comics club. And she has never looked back.

The Mummers Parade started with Fancy Divisions. Only one such club remains. Golden Sunrise plans to survive through inclusiveness.

We heard from the best of 'em this year. From thought-provoking policy proposals to gut-busting anecdotes, check out host Larry Platt's hand-selected highlights in this special end-of-the-year edition of "How To Really Run A City." Then catch up on any episodes you might have missed to get more of former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and the civic leaders that really shape our lives. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode in 2024.  

Roxanne Patel Shepelavy sits down with Richard Vague, a modern Benjamin Franklin (though more gentlemanly) to discuss the connections between the accumulation of wealth in America and the issue of debt. In the 1970s, the cost of a home was 3x a worker's annual income. Today, it is more than 7x. Why the growing disparity? Richard Vague explains.

And yet, it's still banned. On this episode of #velshibannedbookclub, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi sits down with Stephen Chbosky, author of the highly popular "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." Chbosky shares stories of how books that deal with tough subjects actually do save lives.

Natalie Pompilio reads her touching story about the local installation that allows the grief-stricken to call deceased loved ones and convey thoughts “carried by the wind.”

A conventional wisdom is taking hold on the legacy of outgoing Mayor Jim Kenney. Did Covid and factors beyond his control really do him in?