Citizens of the Week

Team IMPACT Philly

Harnessing the talent, teamwork and spirit of our college athletes, the Philly arm of the national nonprofit brings joy to kids with life-altering conditions — and respite to their caregivers

By Jessica Blatt Press

Meet the Citizens of the Year

The Citizen is proud to introduce our annual group of all-stars who are making Philadelphia better — and inspiring us all to do the same.

By Jessica Blatt Press

Meals as Medicine

A new, first-of-its kind study affirms the power of one local nonprofit’s medically tailored meals to treat chronic illnesses

By Jessica Blatt Press

“A Pathway Into Wealth”

Hopeworks and other local programs are training Philadelphians for jobs in the growing healthcare industry while creating financial stability — and mobility

By Jessica Blatt Press
Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2024

Your Next Great Reads

Many of the brilliant thinkers who will be at our 7th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival on November 15 have not-to-miss books. Check them out — then, get your tickets to hear them live

By Jessica Blatt Press

The Outsiders

Philly is the center of the political universe — just ask DeNiro, Musk, DiCaprio and all the folks who’ve moved here from around the world to get out the vote for both candidates

By Jessica Blatt Press

Calling All Young Philly Writers!

The Philadelphia Citizen is partnering with Vote That Jawn on an inaugural student essay contest in honor of the late Philadelphia-proud writer and voting activist Erinda Sheno

By Jessica Blatt Press

A Healing Embrace

Homelessness can cut life expectancy by 20 years, in part because of health issues that particularly affect women. A new Project HOME safe haven offers women a place to heal

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Reverse Racial Migration, Misogyny and the Math of Democracy

The newest episode of our How to Really Run a City podcast welcomes New York Times journalist and documentarian Charles Blow

By Jessica Blatt Press
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The State — and Future — of Policing in Cities

The latest episode of our How to Really Run a City podcast presents the final installment of an in-depth conversation between legendary Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey and co-hosts Kasim Reed, Michael Nutter, and Larry Platt

By Jessica Blatt Press