Courtney DuChene
@courtneyduchene.bsky.social
Writer. Journalist. Poet.
MFA: University of Michigan
She/Hers
🖊️: The Philadelphia Citizen
Views my own.
MFA: University of Michigan
She/Hers
🖊️: The Philadelphia Citizen
Views my own.
Investors now buy one in four Philly homes. The context behind that startling stat, how other cities have somewhat ineffectively tried to solve this problem, and what Philly can do to persevere homeownership, a crucial part of the American dream thephiladelphiacitizen.org/corporate-in...
The Fight for Philly’s Front Doors
Corporate investors are scooping up homes in Philadelphia. Can ordinary citizens still afford to own a piece of their own city?
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Investors now buy one in four Philly homes. The context behind that startling stat, how other cities have somewhat ineffectively tried to solve this problem, and what Philly can do to persevere homeownership, a crucial part of the American dream thephiladelphiacitizen.org/corporate-in...
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"I can't wait to see the lights go out and have all of us try to sleep under the stars. Can we see the stars at Broad and Pattison? I guess we'll find out," says the Philly-born Hollywood producer Mike Tollin.
Citizen Recommends: Sleep Out at Citizens Bank - The Philadelphia Citizen
The Phillies and a Philly-born producer will host an annual sleep out at Citizens Bank for youth homelessness organization next week.
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
"I can't wait to see the lights go out and have all of us try to sleep under the stars. Can we see the stars at Broad and Pattison? I guess we'll find out," says the Philly-born Hollywood producer Mike Tollin.
2018--->2025. Excited about my first non-intern @phillymag.com byline! Had a great time profiling Rad Award nominee Maya Nazareth and her brand Alchemize Fightwear! www.phillymag.com/be-well-phil...
Philly’s Maya Nazareth Lands $300K 'Shark Tank' Deal for Her Women’s Fightwear Brand
The Fairmount entrepreneur behind Alchemize Fightwear landed a three-Shark deal for her mission to give women in fight sports the gear — and confidence — they deserve.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
2018--->2025. Excited about my first non-intern @phillymag.com byline! Had a great time profiling Rad Award nominee Maya Nazareth and her brand Alchemize Fightwear! www.phillymag.com/be-well-phil...
PA! Remember to go vote today. @thephilacitizen.bsky.social’s got you covered with everything you need to know before hitting the polls: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/pa-election-...
2025 General Election in Philadelphia, PA
The 2025 general election in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania include candidates for District Attorney, City Controller, many Judges
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
PA! Remember to go vote today. @thephilacitizen.bsky.social’s got you covered with everything you need to know before hitting the polls: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/pa-election-...
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Big news: The Citizen just bought storied @phillymag.com Here’s why.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Big news: The Citizen just bought storied @phillymag.com Here’s why.
Learn more: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/bought-phila...
Learn more: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/bought-phila...
This fall, I've been looking into the often confusing and (this year) surprisingly contentious judicial retention elections in PA for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/is-this-the-...
Is This The End of PA’s Nonpartisan Supreme Court?
Mudslinging. False advertising. The state’s richest Republican vs. its popular Democratic governor. What is going on with judicial elections?
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
October 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This fall, I've been looking into the often confusing and (this year) surprisingly contentious judicial retention elections in PA for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/is-this-the-...
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As we take on the Vikings this weekend, two-time Super Bowl champ Lane Johnson highlights a Minnesota law leading the way in solving this most modern of public health crises.
Lane Johnson's Season of Strong Mental Health: Is Social Media the New Drugs and Alcohol?
The two-time Super Bowl champ highlights a Minnesota law about kids and social media that leads the way in solving this public health crisis
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
As we take on the Vikings this weekend, two-time Super Bowl champ Lane Johnson highlights a Minnesota law leading the way in solving this most modern of public health crises.
So exciting for Philly! Read more about this announcement, and what it took to bring Unrivaled to our city, in @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wnba-unrival...
October 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
So exciting for Philly! Read more about this announcement, and what it took to bring Unrivaled to our city, in @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wnba-unrival...
Philly fans, the wait to see WNBA players compete in our city just got a lot shorter: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wnba-unrival...
No More Waiting To See WNBA Play in Philly
Unrivaled, the new 3v3 professional women’s basketball league, makes it tour debut here on January 30, thanks to Philly Sisters
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Philly fans, the wait to see WNBA players compete in our city just got a lot shorter: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wnba-unrival...
The coolest place in Philly turned 10 last week! Had so much fun shifting through photos from over the years for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/bok-10-years/
Photo Essay: 10 Years of Bok - The Philadelphia Citizen
10 years ago, Bok, an old vo-tech school in South Philly, transformed into artist studios, makerspaces, hangouts and icon status
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The coolest place in Philly turned 10 last week! Had so much fun shifting through photos from over the years for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/bok-10-years/
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A new tool offers once-and-for-all answers to what kinds of housing the city needs, and exactly where. Will City Hall use it?
Where Does Philly Need More Homes?
A new tool offers once-and-for-all answers to what kinds of housing the city needs, and exactly where. Will City Hall use it?
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
September 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A new tool offers once-and-for-all answers to what kinds of housing the city needs, and exactly where. Will City Hall use it?
When it comes to telling stories about love and money, few do it better than Jane Austen. I'm over at @electricliterature.com today writing about how Materialists fails to deal with the real economic precarity that might make someone marry for love over money: electricliterature.com/jane-austen-...
Jane Austen Did It Better - Electric Literature
“Materialists” wants to be a modern “Pride and Prejudice,” but the movie fails to get real about contemporary issues of class and patriarchy
electricliterature.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
When it comes to telling stories about love and money, few do it better than Jane Austen. I'm over at @electricliterature.com today writing about how Materialists fails to deal with the real economic precarity that might make someone marry for love over money: electricliterature.com/jane-austen-...
“Like any big city, Philadelphia needs to allow families of school-age students to choose among safe, reliable public transit, yellow buses, walking, cycling and driving to get kids to school safely and reliably.” thephiladelphiacitizen.org/how-the-hell...
With SEPTA Cuts, How Can Philly Students Get to School?
SEPTA cut services the day before the first day of school. Are there any other ways Philadelphia students can get to class on time?
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
August 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“Like any big city, Philadelphia needs to allow families of school-age students to choose among safe, reliable public transit, yellow buses, walking, cycling and driving to get kids to school safely and reliably.” thephiladelphiacitizen.org/how-the-hell...
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According to local experts, Philly can become the first major U.S. city to end homelessness. Here’s what it would take.
Can Philly Become the First Major U.S. City to End Homelessness?
According to local experts, Philadelphia could indeed functionally end homelessness. Here’s what it would take
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
August 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
According to local experts, Philly can become the first major U.S. city to end homelessness. Here’s what it would take.
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✨Announcing ✨ Mississippi Review issue 53 1 &2 featuring our 2025 prize winners and finalists!
August 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
✨Announcing ✨ Mississippi Review issue 53 1 &2 featuring our 2025 prize winners and finalists!
I profiled @sarahmackattack.bsky.social for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social! thephiladelphiacitizen.org/2025-rad-awa...
2025 Rad Awards: Dr. Sarah McAnulty
Philadelphia biologist Sarah McAnulty brings science to the masses in classrooms, through burlesque, at meet-ups and on telephone poles
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
July 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Better public transit access provides higher property values, and more incentive to build much-needed housing. That should be a wake-up call on the need to fund SEPTA.
Two Problems, One Solution — SEPTA
Why fund SEPTA? Public transit access provides higher property values and more incentive to build much-needed housing
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
July 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Better public transit access provides higher property values, and more incentive to build much-needed housing. That should be a wake-up call on the need to fund SEPTA.
"Mayor Parker loves a slogan. Maybe instead of asking us to wag our fingers in the air ... her team can come up with a campaign that convinces us all to get our garbage off the streets and into the trash." My latest for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/its-not-the-...
It’s Not The Strike Making Philly Streets So Dirty
Mayor Cherelle Parker campaigned on a cleaner city. More than a year into her term, Philly’s streets seem dirtier. How can we fix this?
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
July 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
"Mayor Parker loves a slogan. Maybe instead of asking us to wag our fingers in the air ... her team can come up with a campaign that convinces us all to get our garbage off the streets and into the trash." My latest for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/its-not-the-...
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Nine local foundations and nonprofits are now investing a collective $400 million in funds that make money and do good. It’s a no-brainer that’s catching on.
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When Philanthropists Match Their Investments With Their Values
Local foundations and nonprofits have pumped a collective $400 million into mission-aligned investing — funds that make money and do good.
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June 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Nine local foundations and nonprofits are now investing a collective $400 million in funds that make money and do good. It’s a no-brainer that’s catching on.
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All positive actions, big or small, make an impact on our world. Doing one of these simple activities a week can make you a better citizen of your city.
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Meet the 2025 Rad Award Nominees
Meet the 2025 Rad Award nominees, 40 badass Philadelphia women and allies who do their things better than most — while supporting others
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June 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
All positive actions, big or small, make an impact on our world. Doing one of these simple activities a week can make you a better citizen of your city.
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The Philadelphia Citizen’s 7th annual Rad Awards is being held this July 30. Take a look back at last year’s celebration, and learn about our impactful past winners and nominees.
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June 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Philadelphia Citizen’s 7th annual Rad Awards is being held this July 30. Take a look back at last year’s celebration, and learn about our impactful past winners and nominees.
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Protesting is an American right, integral to a healthy democracy. Still, if you plan on attending a public demonstration, it’s essential that you know the rules, your rights and safety precautions. Read our guide on how to protest safely in Philly.
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How to Protest Safely in Philadelphia
Planning join a protest or other public demonstration in Philadelphia? Know the rules, know your rights, and be safe
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June 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Protesting is an American right, integral to a healthy democracy. Still, if you plan on attending a public demonstration, it’s essential that you know the rules, your rights and safety precautions. Read our guide on how to protest safely in Philly.
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The School District of Philadelphia lost $700,000 to wire fraud this past May, the second time in three years the District has been defrauded out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. What exactly is going on?
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About that Missing $700,000 …
School District of Philadelphia was defrauded out of $700,000 in March 2024 — the second such incident in three years. What’s really going on?
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June 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The School District of Philadelphia lost $700,000 to wire fraud this past May, the second time in three years the District has been defrauded out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. What exactly is going on?
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Looking for a way to support the arts in Philly? B Corps PWPVideo is hosting their 12th annual MISSION Story Slam this Tuesday, a gathering that supports nonprofits while community leaders can share their impactful stories.
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The Citizen Recommends: Mission Story Slam
MISSION Story Slam 12 brings together a who’s who of nonprofit and community leaders tell their stories for prizes — and connections
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June 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Looking for a way to support the arts in Philly? B Corps PWPVideo is hosting their 12th annual MISSION Story Slam this Tuesday, a gathering that supports nonprofits while community leaders can share their impactful stories.
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United We Heal Film Film Festival is back for its fourth year of short films for social justice. Hosted at the Underground Arts June 18 to June 20, visit this celebration of Black and Brown filmmakers.
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The Citizen Recommends: United We Heal Film Festival
United We Heal, a social justice-themed short-film festival, returns for its fourth year to Underground Arts June 18 and June 20
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June 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
United We Heal Film Film Festival is back for its fourth year of short films for social justice. Hosted at the Underground Arts June 18 to June 20, visit this celebration of Black and Brown filmmakers.
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