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 PressA Dollar Won’t Do
City Council has one chance to get rideshare taxation right, says an urbanist and strategist. His solution combines the ideas of Parker, Uber and economics 101
By Russell RichieMichelle Bailey, Water Whisperer
For elevating the unseen work of 2,000 Philadelphians and creatively ensuring all 1.6 million of us can have access to clean, affordable water, this public relations specialist deserves our praise
By Malcolm Burnley and Lauren McCutcheonAli Velshi On The Real Reason Your Utilities Prices Are Rising
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member explains how a broken business model is behind utility bills Americans can't afford
By Ali VelshiArt Philly’s What Now Festival
A five-week extravaganza brings music, visual art, performance, film, dance and more art to neighborhoods across the city in celebration of our country’s founding
By Thomas DevaneyKeith Scott, Beef-Squasher Extraordinaire
For the role he’s played in preventing violence and keeping neighborhoods more whole, Scott is one of this year’s Integrity Icon winners. Come celebrate him and all of this year’s winners on June 3!
By Malcolm BurnleyGood Citizen Calendar, June-December 2026
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, starting in January
By Lauren McCutcheonDr. 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 DuCheneParatodo
Francis Young’s groundbreaking menswear line is heading back to Paris Fashion Week — but makes its biggest impact on hyper-local causes
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 Fiorillo