Lauren McCutcheon is a Philadelphia writer and editor committed to creating accessibility, equity and community through journalism. She’s been on the editorial staff of Philadelphia magazine and the Philadelphia Daily News, and directed special projects at Mighty Writers.

As deputy editor at The Citizen, she supports contributors in creating impactful stories about people and ideas with the power to make Philadelphia a safer, fairer, more prosperous and altogether happier place.

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Stories by Lauren McCutcheon:

Your 2025 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar

The dates you need for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best

By Lauren McCutcheon

RECAP: Philadelphia Citizen of the Year Awards

Who can outshine a Super Bowl MVP? Try a West Philly public school teacher, Southwest Philly block captain, a 15 year-old from Northeast Philly, and other Philadelphians dedicated careers to dauntlessly implementing solutions in their community

By Lauren McCutcheon

The Eagles Fans We Loved this Season

Other than MVP Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the rest of the champion Birds, the people we want to see in the parade are fans just like us, except, the best of us

By Lauren McCutcheon

How to Make that Super Bowl Feeling Last Forever …

The Birds won by playing as a team. You can, too. Join something!

By Lauren McCutcheon

Citizen of the Year Awards: Citizen of the Year Jalen Hurts

Our Super Bowl MVP champions women, loves to do good for Philly kids — and is The Philadelphia Citizen of the Year

By Lauren McCutcheon

The Very Good Feeling of Being a Birds Fan Right Now

If you’re wearing an Eagle on your head, chest, heart or anywhere today, you’re doing something right — for yourself and for Philadelphia

By Lauren McCutcheon

WATCH: What Would King Say Today?

In a rousing conversation at the 2024 Ideas We Should Steal Festival, MLK biographers Jonathan Eig and Michael Eric Dyson share what’s still true about the America that the “radical” and “woke” King fought for

By Lauren McCutcheon

King Day of Service in Philly — Where to Go, What to Do

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a perfect opportunity to engage with other Philadelphia citizens on civic projects that matter. Volunteer. Visit a museum. Build peace on MLK Day

By Lauren McCutcheon

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