Meet Your 2026 Integrity Icons!

These five city workers go above and beyond their job descriptions to make Philly better for all. Come celebrate with them on June 3 at our annual (free!) party at Fitler Club

By Jessica Blatt Press

Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly

By Christina Griffith
Guest Commentary

How Nonprofits Can Fight Rising Energy Costs

Local solar energy leaders urge nonprofits to take advantage of federal incentives before they end on July 3

By Emily Schapira and Sharon Pillar
Meet a Health Hero

John Matthews of Ride Hard, Breathe Easy

The 2025 finalist for the Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge, presented by IBX, turned his cross-country bike ride for his mom into a nonprofit that has raised $1.2 million for lung-cancer patients, families, and researchers

By Courtney DuChene

The Untouchable Sheriff

Missing firearms, a no-bid contract, stalled reforms: Why are Rochelle Bilal’s fellow pols still standing by her?

By Malcolm Burnley
Guest Commentary

PA Should Uphold its Commitment to Retired First Responders

A state senator urges the state to give cost-of-living raises to retired police officers and firefighters. It’s simply what they deserve

By Joe Picozzi
Listen

Ali Velshi Covers the Bill that Bans Corporate Spending in Elections

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member explains the legal framework behind Hawaii's legislation on corporate money in political campaigns and how other states are following suit

By Ali Velshi
Guest Commentary

Parker’s Small Ball Budget

Philadelphia's FY27 budget and the failure to think bigger, says a former member of Philadelphia City Council

By Bill Green
The Citizen Recommends

GrandWomen

“Life is hard, but it can be a blast” and more lessons and stories from local women who’ve been there, done that, and are telling all, onstage

By Natalie Pompilio

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week there are two new stage premieres, Independence Park goes to the dogs, cinéSPEAK Under The Stars film series kicks off, Neighborhood Jawnts begin, and much more

By Christina Griffith