The Age of Denial, Philly-Style

How Councilwoman Helen Gym, Mayor Jim Kenney and even an Inky columnist are catching the allergy to reality By Larry Platt

Donate to RIP Medical Debt

For every $1 you give, $100 will go toward eliminating outstanding medical bills for Philadelphians in need

Join Us at the Ideas We Should Steal Festival in December

Everything you need to know about our third annual, all-virtual event

What Reopening Plan?

Citing “worldwide best practice,” the City has locked down indoor dining, gyms, youth sports and more across Philly—but, as the Broad + Liberty co-founder notes, it will not share what’s needed to reopen

By Albert Eisenberg and Spencer Landis

Things to Do in Philadelphia This Weekend

Drive-in holiday movies at the Navy Yard, light shows galore, and more things you can do in Philadelphia this weekend

By Josh Middleton

The Citizen Recommends: Beethoven in Beijing

A soaring new documentary from Sam Katz's History Making Productions explores the Philadelphia Orchestra’s role in the revival of classical music in China almost 50 years ago ... and the lasting global impact today

By Christine Speer Lejeune

Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2020: 5 Things We Learned from Night One

We laughed, we cried, we learned so much. Here's just a teaser from the opening night of our 3rd annual Festival. Join us for the remaining evenings to be part of the solution.

By Jessica Blatt Press

Who Is Philly’s Integrity Icon?

Last spring, The Citizen helped launch a search for our city’s most honorable public servant. This week, we’re announcing five astounding finalists—and asking you to vote for the person who most inspires you

By Jessica Blatt Press

The Ultimate 2020 Ideas We Should Steal Festival Reading List

Want to hear more from our Festival speakers? Check out their books.

By Christine Speer Lejeune