Big Rube’s Philly

Candace Johnson and the Touchy / Feely game

The iconic brand marketer, chef and photographer meets up with a news producer turned creator of “the UNO of intimacy”

By Reuben Harley
The Citizen Must-Reads

Two Nations of America, a Contrarian Take on Tariffs, a Wake-Up Call to Democrats …

… and other smart takes to help you make sense of all the national news assaulting you this week

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
The Citizen Recommend

The Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame Gala

Celebrate Jordan Mailata, Bob Geldoff and the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, Stephen Sondheim, Schooly D and other Philly legends on April 30

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Who is Pat Dugan?

The multiyear veteran of the Municipal Court (and the U.S. Army) is running against incumbent Larry Krasner in the Democratic primary for District Attorney of Philadelphia

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon
The Citizen Recommends

The Maverick’s Museum at the Free Library

Blake Gopnik, author of a new biography of Albert Barnes, will speak on March 20 as part of the Free Library Foundation’s author series, of which The Citizen is a media partner

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Citizens of the Week

The Twin Sister Docs

Physicians Elena McDonald and Delana Wardlaw don’t just heal the sick — they inspire a new generation of Black Philadelphia youth to follow in their footsteps

By Courtney DuChene

Move to Philly. Invite a Friend.

A new nonprofit thinks that by diversifying our middle-income earners, we can create a path to prosperity for Philadelphians of all income levels

By Malcolm Burnley

Who Is Larry Krasner?

Philadelphia’s District Attorney since 2018 is known for his progressive stances and … outspoken self-confidence

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

“It’s Our Market.”

Amid threats to undocumented workers and from outside developers, lifelong South Philadelphian Michelle Angela Ortiz doubles down on a public art project honoring the diverse stories of the S. 9th Street Market

By Cristian Salazar
The New Urban Order

Move Fast and Build Things

What if Philly and other cities actually fixed problems ... quickly?

By Diana Lind