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 — and bring people together.

By Jessica Blatt Press

Who Are The Most Outstanding City Workers?

We’re kicking off our 5th Integrity Icon Awards, and we need your help to find Philadelphia employees going above and beyond their job description to make Philly better for all

By Jessica Blatt Press
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Disruptors Alexis A. Thompson and Stephan A. Grupp

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctors have devoted their lives to improving the quality and length of life for some of our country’s most vulnerable and overlooked patients: children with sickle cell disease.

By Jessica Blatt Press
Citizen of the Year Awards

Educator Njemele Tamala Anderson

The English teacher at Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber expects greatness from her students — and showers them with the essential tools they deserve to achieve it

By Jessica Blatt Press
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