Have an Idea to Scale?

Introducing a new showcase to amplify the work of the most promising nonprofit, B-Corps, and benefit corporations in the region. Find out how your organization can get the spotlight and support it needs to grow

By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Updates

Philly Joy Bank

The program is designed to give pregnant women and new mothers $1,000 per month for 18 months, no strings attached. Here’s how it’s faring — and what it could mean for future generations of Philadelphia parents and babies

By Jessica Blatt Press

About that Missing $700,000 …

For the second time in three years, the School District of Philadelphia was defrauded out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. What’s really going on?

By Jessica Blatt Press
Citizens of the Week

CHOP’s “Hair Nerds”

Jennifer Boisseau and Theresa Byrd use their hairstylist skills to restore dignity and bring joy to patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

By Jessica Blatt Press

Finding the Next Shirley Chisolm

Center 1968 is a nonprofit dedicated to training Black women not only to run for office, but to shape policies, advocate for change, and represent

By Jessica Blatt Press
Integrity Icon 2025

Omar Crowder, High School Principal

As the leader of the city’s largest and most diverse neighborhood high school, Crowder has led his community through a string of catastrophic events — and to academic excellence

By Jessica Blatt Press

City Workers with Integrity? We’ve Got Them

The Citizen’s 2025 Integrity Icons are city workers who uphold the highest standards of ethics, hard work, and passion

By Jessica Blatt Press

Rooting For Our Home Team

Visit Philadelphia’s job is to bring tourists to the city. But that can’t happen if Philadelphians don’t love their city, too

By Jessica Blatt Press

Black Brains Matter

A local nonprofit helps to train Black therapists and brings free therapy to Black Philadelphians — a win-win that helps reduce the stigma around mental health in communities of color

By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recommends

Martin & Malcolm & America Book Club

A new book club series at Temple’s Blockson Library aims to cast a new light on American icons.

By Jessica Blatt Press