Voice: Courtney DuChene
2026 Citizen of the Year Awards
The annual event featured Jane Golden, Leigh and John Middleton, Dr. Paul Offit, along with a block captain, youth leader, educator, social justice champion and groundbreaking scientists
By Courtney DuChene
Total Impact Summit
This year’s convening focuses not just on the causes, but on the places where they happen
By Courtney DuChene
Observation, Meditation, Creation, Connection
Exploring a new art program at the Barnes Foundation for people with Parkinson's
By Courtney DuChene
Sara Novic’s Mother Tongue
The Philadelphia writer on her new memoir on becoming deaf, parenting a deaf child, and the history of deaf culture in the United States
By Courtney DuChene
The Man Who Paid for America
What we learned from author, businessman and Citizen supporter Richard Vague about Thomas Willing, America’s first banker
By Courtney DuChene
Can City Council Fix Our Reproductive Healthcare Crisis?
Federal and local funding cuts are decimating an already precarious healthcare landscape, especially for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable communities. City funding could help
By Courtney DuChene
The Ballot Questions in the 2026 Primary Election
The two measures voters can approve or reject on May 19 concern helping Philadelphians save for retirement and making permanent someone to advocate for youth in residential facilities
By Courtney DuChene
The Fitler Forum
An all-day summit of local nonprofit leaders aims to make the day-to-day job of doing good a whole lot easier.
By Courtney DuChene
Stadium Beer — in Reusable Cups
Game days are amazing, but they’re also incredibly wasteful. One Oregon company has helped a number of professional sports arenas convert to reusable cups and food baskets. Could South Philly be next?
By Courtney DuChene
Now Hiring — U.S. Congressperson
The Citizen’s Ultimate Job Interview will feature the top four candidates to replace Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District. Here’s our crowd-sourced description of the job they hope to fill
By Courtney DuChene