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Don't let Philly pets get left behind! Find out ten ways you can help dogs, cats, and other furry friends in Philadelphia today. ow.ly/Pz2o50VgGEN

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Honoring the diverse stories of the S. 9th Street Market through murals, light boxes, and community voices. Michelle Angela Ortiz's Our Market is a public art project that pays tribute to resilience, history, and the immigrant experience. ow.ly/rvn450VgGlx

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Can cities move faster and smarter? With federal uncertainty, the time is now to speed up housing, infrastructure, and urban revitalization. Move fast and build things. ow.ly/jyxb50VgFph

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With temperatures rising, get out and enjoy the city by biking! The Citizen's got some quick tips for new cyclists to help you learn more. ow.ly/mKWr50VfTQU

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Philly ranks in the US's top 25 rainbow-friendly cities, but that doesn't mean there isn't still work to be done. Do your part to support LGBTQ+ Philadelphians by getting involved with these local organizations! ow.ly/szjI50VfTGM

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The construction industry is booming—but who’s getting the jobs? The Opportunities Industrialization Center is working to diversify the trades, opening doors to high-paying careers for more people. ow.ly/SVeY50VfTvE

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With federal housing policy in flux, cities and states have more power than they realize. Here's how they can take charge to build more housing without waiting on the feds. ow.ly/Rf6g50VfTqx

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Chester’s Zulene Mayfield has been fighting for environmental justice for 30+ years. Now, the Bread & Roses Community Fund is backing grassroots climate activists like her. ow.ly/eNR150VeVHM

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Want to make your voice heard in Philly? Public comment is your chance to speak directly to city leaders. Here’s how to navigate the process and make an impact. ow.ly/ftqh50VeVxJ

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Gear up for another exciting week in Philadelphia! Check out the new Mütter museum exhibit, hop on the Philly mob tour trolley, or ring in St. Paddy's with the parade on Sunday. ow.ly/cgg250VeVur

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Ever thought about running away to the circus without leaving home? Philly’s School of Circus Arts lets adults (and kids) fly, flip, and have fun. ow.ly/zvU350VeVey

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In Extra Innings: A Memoir of Fathers, Sons, Fandom and Fate, Jeff Benjamin reflects on the first days of his and Marc Vetri's legendary Philly restaurant. ow.ly/OK8P50VeUZP

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Food is medicine—literally. Philly nonprofit MANNA’s medically tailored meals improve health and save lives. It’s time to make MTMs a standard part of healthcare. ow.ly/p6WW50VcX9B

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One of the best ways to support Philly youth? Support their education. Find out how to help these organizations doing the work to provide for students and educators. ow.ly/liZj50VcWTR

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Shop local with these amazing Philly farmers markets, where you can buy everything from fresh produce to baked goods and artisanal products. ow.ly/31yE50VcUI3

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Coffee Cream & Dreams is a homey neighborhood coffee shop in Fairmount—and a favorite of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Learn more about how this spot is serving up tasty brews and cultivating community. ow.ly/cbf450VcWJH

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Here at the Citizen, we love Philly, and we're sure you do too. While there are so many ways to show your love and support your community, here are 52 ideas to get you started. ow.ly/nqV350VcUQj

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Spring is coming, which means it's a great time to start thinking about gardening! Growing your own plants isn't just rewarding, it's a step towards a more sustainable lifestyle. ow.ly/8aFI50VcUxf

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Make the most of your weekend with a WWE smackdown, chef Molly Yeh's book launch, or the last few days of the Philly flower show. If that's not your thing, the Citizen's got even more ideas of fun things to do. ow.ly/85p150VcUpp

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From tariffs to anti-semitism to DOGE, the national news can be overwhelming. If you're looking for a place to start, check out what the Citizen staff is reading this wek. ow.ly/2mgf50VcUc2

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Philly’s fight against gun violence is working, but will funding cuts under Trump put progress at risk? With federal aid disappearing, violence prevention groups are scrambling for resources to keep the momentum going. ow.ly/pbKj50VcTTI

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Is your phone your ‘bad romance’? Journalist @catherine-price.bsky.social is back with an updated How to Break Up With Your Phone, tackling screen addiction with humor and real solutions. ow.ly/kgYt50VcTtA

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Can tax reform jumpstart Philly’s job growth? The new Tax Reform Commission report proposes bold changes to make the city more competitive. Is this a plan progressives can get behind? ow.ly/8WFq50VcTou

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If you have an issue you care about, contact your representatives! It's a great way to make your voice heard, and the Citizen's got resources to help you learn more. ow.ly/zrIV50VbZev

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Big news for Philly’s arts scene: Scout, the team behind the Bok building, is bringing new life to the historic UArts buildings on Broad Street. Expect maker studios, artist residencies, and creative spaces to keep the Avenue of the Arts thriving. ow.ly/QRWG50VbZ35

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"I've told democratic candidates they're going to win in 2025. And they're going to win without mentioning Trump." - Adam Erickson, founder of Princeton Strategies. ow.ly/eC7r50VbYFn

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Since 2004, Sheryl Oring has traveled across the US inviting people to write letters to the president with her typewriter. Come see her on March 8 at Philadelphia's Free Library. ow.ly/HE4e50VbYgb

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For @thephilacitizen.bsky.social I wrote about the sad history of expanding Philly’s ADU ordinance in a bunch of tiny ways that didn’t work. It’s a microcosm of the political problems Mayor Parker’s 30,000 Homes agenda could face on City Council thephiladelphiacitizen.org/are-we-on-th...

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Art as activism: Chela Ixcopal uses visual storytelling to amplify immigrant and Indigenous voices. From protest signs to exhibitions, he is using their work as a bold call for change. ow.ly/rgkt50VbavT

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@temple.edu 's recently announced Future Scholars program is taking important steps to expand college access to more Philly youth. Other universities should follow its example. ow.ly/s2Xs50Vb8An

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Among Trump's actions: cutting funding for medical research and ordering the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Doctors from the College of Physicians of Philadelphia worry he is threatening public health. ow.ly/16sb50Vb8k7

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@karentangmd.bsky.social isn't just a gynecologist, she's also a viral influencer. The Citizen spoke with Tang about how she's bringing the conversation about women's health to an online stage. ow.ly/VzK050Vb7Vs

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Philly is full of amazing communities that you might not even know about! From bowling to birding, try something new or hone an existing interest in one of these groups. ow.ly/Ecex50Vaw9Z

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Philly filmmaker David Dylan Thomas reimagines history with White Meat—a bold zombie film set in Washington Square. More than horror, it’s a powerful metaphor for the racial and historical wounds that still define America. ow.ly/6zzy50VavIt

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Where does your city's federal money go? NYC's comptroller is leading the way in transparency. Amidst federal funding cuts and public uncertainty, should Philly follow? ow.ly/nnG750VavEG

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In Philly, only 17 percent of fourth graders can read at a proficient level. That's why teacher training is so important, and why Governor Shapiro should fund training in evidence-based teaching. ow.ly/iv1w50Vavqe

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NYC took a step towards a more sustainable footprint by divesting three of its five municipal pensions from fossil fuels. Should Philly do the same? ow.ly/y4JO50V9unC

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Get ready for another fun-filled week in Philly! Try out a new spot during East Passyunk Restaurant Week, see The Philadelphia Ballet's Swan Lake, attend a celebrity book launch, and more. ow.ly/z0zS50V9uh5

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Federal health grants generate over $5 billion in Pennsylvania's economic activity annually. But the real issue that comes with cutting research funding lies with the kids that will be hurt. ow.ly/h5fk50V9tUc

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This past Friday, President Trump signaled an end to US support of Ukraine. However, the country's fight for freedom is still going on. Find out what you can do to support Ukraine and its citizens. ow.ly/luV250V9twg

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Check out Northeast Philly gem Tio Pepe, which is serving up tastes of home with delicious Portuguese food. ow.ly/ymf650V8ywC

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Creating a community fridge is a great way to support your neighbors and help those in need. Check out these tips on how to get started. ow.ly/WVxF50V8y7s

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Chuck Stone Jr was many things: a pilot, professor, journalist, and activist. Stone was nominated twice for the Pulitzer Prize and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for Tuskegee Airmen from President George W. Bush. ow.ly/F7tg50V8xOV

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If you're looking for a new coffee spot, consider checking out these Philly coffee shops that serve up great brews while doing great work in their communities. ow.ly/FocS50V8xVp

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Juanita Kidd Stout: a pioneer in the legal field. Stout was the first Black female judge in Pennsylvania and the first Black female state Supreme Court justice. ow.ly/7OaE50V8xxK

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Thousands of Philadelphians experience housing insecurity and homelessness. If you're looking for ways to help, here are 15 things you can do. ow.ly/78WB50V8xlG

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Effortlessly integrate giving back to the community into your weekend plans by going to these Philly breweries that do good. ow.ly/cEzj50V8x7Z

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It's another weekend of fun things to do in Philly! Get out and enjoy the city with theater productions, Philly Beer Fest, an Oscars party, and so much more. ow.ly/P3BH50V8x2y

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President Trump signaled an end to U.S. support of Ukraine on Friday. Still, the fight for the country's freedom — which is a fight for democracy — goes on. So does the need to support the efforts. ow.ly/R0n950V8Oxm

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Philly native Harold Delaney had a substantial impact on the fields of science and education. He was a chemist for the Manhattan project and held multiple leadership roles in institutions of higher education. ow.ly/fJW650V8taa

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