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CitizenCast

Jun 6, 2023

In this episode of Ideas We Should Steal, we look to Scranton, which is using federal rescue money to help small businesses give their employees a pay raise. Could a wage boost plan benefit Philly?


Feb 22, 2022

Since The Citizen wrote about First Step Staffing in 2018, the nonprofit has placed thousands of Philadelphians in entry level jobs around the region. Now, it’s launching Second Step to create even better opportunities for all.


Jul 17, 2020

In Chicago, Lori Lightfoot is out with a visionary post-Covid plan. A group of Philly civic leaders are working on doing the same. Here’s hoping it’s a first step.


Jul 8, 2020

The Black-owned real estate company provides affordable housing and wealth-generating opportunities for oft-overlooked Philadelphians