The Arena Deal That Wasn’t

An NFL star who champions women and loves to do good for Philly kids? Yup, that’s our 2024 Citizen of the Year

The Citizen is proud to introduce our annual group of all-stars who are making Philadelphia better — and inspiring us all to do the same.

No matter where we stand in the racial, economic or social ladder, a commitment to excellence, human dignity,and an unwavering pursuit of justice are how we live up to the ideals of the Civil Rights icon celebrated Monday

The iconic photographer, chef and brand maker meets up with the burpee king of Philadelphia, who is so much more than his viral fitness videos.

A Black pastor and organizer extolls the power of disparate communities coming together to fight a Sixers arena on the edge of Chinatown — and vows to keep working for "one Philadelphia"

The Museum for Art in Wood’s “Strange Woodcraft” exhibit raises the question: Where does this weirdness belong?

In the latest episode of our podcast powered by Accelerator for America, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed talk about breaking down barriers with Kansas City’s Quinton “Mayor Q” Lucas

Drexel’s Metro Finance Director on how an 8-year-old tax incentive might be a key to solving America’s urban housing crisis

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a perfect opportunity to engage with other Philadelphia citizens on civic projects that matter. Volunteer. Visit a museum. Build peace on MLK Day

We need more of what Governor Josh Shapiro gave us with the quick fix of I-95