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 PressDr. Mandy Manna, Farming Phenom
For creating meaningful agricultural opportunities outside of the classroom and opening doors to career pathways beyond Philadelphians’ imaginations, Dr. Manna is one of this year’s Integrity Icons. Come celebrate all the winners on June 3
By Courtney DuCheneAnthony Sweeney, Sanitation Superhero
For his dedication to keeping our neighborhoods clean and our communities stronger, Sweeney is one of this year’s Integrity Icons. Come celebrate him and his fellow winners on June 3
By Victor FiorilloThings 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 GriffithFaith Harris, Youth Champion
The Director of Social Service and Operations at the City’s Division of Criminal Justice advocates for young people to get the justice and care they need. Come celebrate her and her fellow Integrity Icon winners on June 3
By Jessica Blatt PressHow 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 PillarJohn 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 DuCheneThe Untouchable Sheriff
Missing firearms, a no-bid contract, stalled reforms: Why are Rochelle Bilal’s fellow pols still standing by her?
By Malcolm BurnleyPA 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 PicozziAli 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