A proud graduate of Temple University, Josh is back for his second go-round at The Philadelphia Citizen. He worked here from 2016 to 2017, and returned in 2019 to reprise his role as audience engagement manager.

He’s busied himself as a reporter, editor and social media manager in Philadelphia since 2009, mostly covering local arts and culture news and LGBTQ issues.

He began his career as an A&E editor at Philadelphia City Paper (R.I.P.), before moving on to become an associate editor at Philadelphia magazine, where he manned daily content and social media for the company’s G Philly and Ticket blogs. His most recent position was editor of Time Out Philadelphia, a website and quarterly magazine.

His byline has also also appeared in almost every media outlet with the word “Philadelphia,” in it, including the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Gay News, Metro Philadelphia, Visit Philadelphia and Philadelphia Wedding. How’s that for Philly commitment?

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Stories by Josh Middleton:

Spring in Philadelphia

Weekend block parties, street festivals, concerts, theater and more awesome things to look forward to this spring in Philadelphia

By Josh Middleton

New Year’s Eve, Philadelphia-Style

From fireworks to nice dinners to hangover-curing brunches the next day—here are all the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Philly this year.

By Josh Middleton

Citizen of the Week: Shannon DeVido

The local comedienne volunteers to drive people with disabilities to the polls in her accessible van

By Josh Middleton

Citizen of the Week: Addiction Warrior Reenie Dugan

The Fishtown native, a former addict herself, is organizing a 5K on Saturday to raise awareness of the city’s opioid addiction epidemic

By Josh Middleton

Citizen of the Week: Anti-Gun Violence Champion Will Little

The South Philly barber, formerly in prison for homicide, spent the month of August giving away gun locks with his haircuts

By Josh Middleton

The Citizen Recommends: Capping Vine Street

A new project aims to reverse the divisive effects I-676 has had on Chinatown and Callowhill, but it can’t move forward without public support

By Josh Middleton

Meet the Disruptors: StreetChange

A local psychiatrist’s app helps users help the homeless—and provides certainty about where their money goes

By Josh Middleton

The Citizen Recommends: Movies in the Park

A summer-long initiative brings outdoor film screenings to little-known parks across Philly—boosting interest in our green spaces and encouraging community-building across neighborhoods.

By Josh Middleton

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