Courtney DuChene
@courtneyduchene.bsky.social
Writer. Journalist. Poet.
MFA: University of Michigan
She/Hers
🖊️: The Philadelphia Citizen, Philadelphia magazine
Views my own.
MFA: University of Michigan
She/Hers
🖊️: The Philadelphia Citizen, Philadelphia magazine
Views my own.
My latest for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social looks at Baltimore's efforts to clean up its harbors and asks could Philadelphia duplicate their success on our notoriously dirty rivers?
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Ideas We Should Steal: Make our Rivers Swimmable
A partnership of organizations has made Baltimore Harbor swimmable again. Could Philly do that with the Delaware and the Schuylkill?
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July 19, 2026 at 1:56 PM
My latest for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social looks at Baltimore's efforts to clean up its harbors and asks could Philadelphia duplicate their success on our notoriously dirty rivers?
thephiladelphiacitizen.org/ideas-we-sho...
thephiladelphiacitizen.org/ideas-we-sho...
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Contributors include Ifeona Fulani, Kimberly Ann Priest, Danielle Boodoo-Fortuné, Rochelle Hurt, Jordan Bolden Majewski, and Dante Di Stefano, among many others.
July 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Contributors include Ifeona Fulani, Kimberly Ann Priest, Danielle Boodoo-Fortuné, Rochelle Hurt, Jordan Bolden Majewski, and Dante Di Stefano, among many others.
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Summer 2026: On the Body is now available! Our latest issue features poetry, fiction, and essays on body image, health, beauty, biology, hearts & heartbreak, and more.
Read excerpts and order now: prairieschooner.unl.edu/issue/summer...
Read excerpts and order now: prairieschooner.unl.edu/issue/summer...
July 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Summer 2026: On the Body is now available! Our latest issue features poetry, fiction, and essays on body image, health, beauty, biology, hearts & heartbreak, and more.
Read excerpts and order now: prairieschooner.unl.edu/issue/summer...
Read excerpts and order now: prairieschooner.unl.edu/issue/summer...
It's local news day! Proud to write for local outlets and to help make sense of what national headlines mean for Philadelphians, day-to-day. In my latest, I make sense of what federal and local cuts to reproductive healthcare funding mean for the city: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/city-council...
Can City Council Fix Our Reproductive Healthcare Crisis?
Federal and local funding cuts are decimating reproductive healthcare. Advocate for City funding at City Hall on April 9
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April 9, 2026 at 2:21 PM
It's local news day! Proud to write for local outlets and to help make sense of what national headlines mean for Philadelphians, day-to-day. In my latest, I make sense of what federal and local cuts to reproductive healthcare funding mean for the city: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/city-council...
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"The turf smells of the tires / they shredded to make dirt. It’s grass— / perfect, artificial green."
From "Pastoral for Late Stage Capitalism," one of three new poems by Courtney DuChene (@courtneyduchene.bsky.social).
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From "Pastoral for Late Stage Capitalism," one of three new poems by Courtney DuChene (@courtneyduchene.bsky.social).
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March 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
"The turf smells of the tires / they shredded to make dirt. It’s grass— / perfect, artificial green."
From "Pastoral for Late Stage Capitalism," one of three new poems by Courtney DuChene (@courtneyduchene.bsky.social).
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From "Pastoral for Late Stage Capitalism," one of three new poems by Courtney DuChene (@courtneyduchene.bsky.social).
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This morning, Philly's City Council considers a bill that could clean up how Philadelphia handles our waste. Could it be the first step toward a better contract — and whole system?
My latest for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/trash-recycl...
My latest for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/trash-recycl...
The City Knows How to Fix Our Trash Woes …
Is Philadelphia willing to fix our trash woes? It's time to weigh in on the next four years of trash and recycling services
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January 22, 2026 at 2:06 PM
This morning, Philly's City Council considers a bill that could clean up how Philadelphia handles our waste. Could it be the first step toward a better contract — and whole system?
My latest for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/trash-recycl...
My latest for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/trash-recycl...
The flu is gross. This year's flu season feels extra gross. For @phillymag.com I spoke with a Temple doc about what you need to know about flu season, how you can protect yourself, and whether there really is a "super flu" this year: www.phillymag.com/be-well-phil...
Everything You Need to Know About the “Super Flu”
Down bad with the flu? A Temple doctor weighs in on what's going on with this season's strain.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:51 PM
The flu is gross. This year's flu season feels extra gross. For @phillymag.com I spoke with a Temple doc about what you need to know about flu season, how you can protect yourself, and whether there really is a "super flu" this year: www.phillymag.com/be-well-phil...
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Thank you, @courtneyduchene.bsky.social and @thephilacitizen.bsky.social for the conversation.
December 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thank you, @courtneyduchene.bsky.social and @thephilacitizen.bsky.social for the conversation.
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People don’t just want to perform well, they want their work to mean something. So our goal with MeaningSphere is big: A future where “What do you do?” evolves into “Why do you do it?”
Business for Good: MeaningSphere
MeaningSphere, a new online coaching tool from former Vertex CEO Jeff Westphal promises professional mentorship without the mentor
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
December 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
People don’t just want to perform well, they want their work to mean something. So our goal with MeaningSphere is big: A future where “What do you do?” evolves into “Why do you do it?”
In a time when U.S. women are losing too many options when it comes to reproductive care, they’re overdue for more choices, not fewer. My latest for @phillymag.com: www.phillymag.com/be-well-phil...
Philly Birth Centers Are Closing. What's the Future of Maternity Care?
With the closing of Bryn Mawr’s Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center, women have lost an important maternity option.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
In a time when U.S. women are losing too many options when it comes to reproductive care, they’re overdue for more choices, not fewer. My latest for @phillymag.com: www.phillymag.com/be-well-phil...
I'm often grateful for my job, the stories it always me to explore and the solutions to Philly problems it helps me uncover. This story, allowed me to dive deep into a problem we see nationwide regarding corporate investment in single family homes: 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
December 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I'm often grateful for my job, the stories it always me to explore and the solutions to Philly problems it helps me uncover. This story, allowed me to dive deep into a problem we see nationwide regarding corporate investment in single family homes: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/corporate-in...
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.
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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
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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.
Learn more: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/bought-phila...
Learn more: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/bought-phila...
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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.