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
Integrity Icon 2026

Dr. 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 DuChene
Integrity Icon 2026

Anthony 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 Fiorillo

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
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Faith 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 Press
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