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:

2026 Good Citizen Calendar

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, starting in January

By Lauren McCutcheon
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the 2025 Make the World Better Concert

Remi Wolf, Jay Som, Lucy Dacus, Hop Along and more indie rockers alight on FDR Park for a two-night concert benefiting Connor Barwin’s efforts to rebuild Philly playgrounds and rec centers

By Lauren McCutcheon

How to Make Less Trash, Philly

The surprising — and easy — ways to shrink your weekly piles of trash and recycling, including composting, bespoke recycling and shopping smarter

By Lauren McCutcheon
2025 Rad Awards

Ryan Hammond

The head of the Eagles Autism Foundation has a simple secret for raising $10 million a year and getting elite players to bike 10 miles through Philly

By Lauren McCutcheon
Overheard at Fitler

An Evening with Ambassador David Cohen, Part 2

Back from Canada, legendary civic force David Cohen joins Citizen co-founder Larry Platt for a candid conversation about the embattled art of diplomacy, the power of diversity, and the state of our city

By Lauren McCutcheon

Who Won the 2025 Primary Election

How low was turnout on May 20? Who will be on the ballot for November 4? Which DA candidate prevailed?

By Lauren McCutcheon

Your Guide to the 2025 Primary Election

All the Republican and Democratic candidates for District Attorney, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, Court of Common Pleas, Municipal Court ...

By Lauren McCutcheon
Integrity Icon 2025

Rorng Sorn, Mental Health Connector

A Cambodian refugee, Sorn helps bring psychological services to immigrant communities who need it the most

By Lauren McCutcheon

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