Citizencast

Writer Jason Wilson visits W.B. Saul, the largest agricultural high school in the country, to see how it trains students in the Philadelphia region in the art of urban farming. Read the text version of the story here. 

Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce compares schools in Philadelphia and Atlanta, and spotlights cool youth voting initiatives like Philly Youth Vote. Find the text version of the story—complete with a handy graphic—here. 

Writer Larry Platt takes a look at the Philadelphia mayor's recent feud with Philadelphia magazine, which, he says, is the latest in a string of disturbing actions that recall President Donald Trump.  

In the latest story by Sarah Jordan, the arts writer spotlights the way in which Opera Philadelphia has reimagined itself for a younger, edgier audience—including starting the edgy—and successful—Festival 019, which celebrates its third anniversary in 2019. Find the text version of the story here. 

The West Laurel Hill Cemetery and Funeral Home has the greenest burial practices in the country. Courtney DuChene writes about how you can care for the earth even after you leave it.

Jessica Press wrote a piece with tips from experts on how to help kids succeed in school this year.

Each week this season, the Super Bowl-winning center compares Philly schools to those of our on-field competitors—and celebrates a local education innovation. This week, he looks at D.C.

Larry Platt writes that the case against him may be over, but Amazon’s Free Meek docuseries raises serious systemic questions—and a reconsideration of the rapper

Jessica Press shares experts' back to school tips on what students really need to thrive this year—and how we can all do our part to provide it

The next episode in a new podcast examines the roots of pepper pot soup, sold by Campbell’s Soup for 110 years. No, it was not invented in Camden

In an excerpt from his new book, Jason Wilson celebrates the burgeoning world of apple ciders. They are not what you think they are

DA Krasner. NJ Governor Murphy. Pres. Trump … Larry Platt wonders just how are politicians who have never done politics working out for us?

Black voters—and Democrats—worry about the environment’s effect on their lives. All the more reason, Charles Ellison argues, the DNC should not have nixed a climate debate

Philly is ground zero for bed bugs, and the only big city without a policy to help fight them. Sarah Jordan spoke with local pest educator Michelle Niedermeier, who wants to change that

The Philadelphia Citizen publisher Larry Platt joined Charles to discuss the breaking news of Police Commissioner Richard Ross' resignation.

Charles Ellison on how the Mayor’s response to Commissioner Ross’s resignation this week misses the pointv

Larry Platt writes that the resignation of Richard Ross highlights a department in dire need of culture change

Despite the mediocrity of the current presidential campaigns, Ajay Raju writes that it is important to remember the essential truth about America: It’s only great when it includes everyone

The DA’s Trump-like pugilism makes Larry Platt wonder just who he can get along with in order to make Philly safer

Seattle gives every voter $25 to donate to the candidate of their choice. Jon Geeting wonders if the popular idea could work here