Voice: Lauren McCutcheon
2026 Good Citizen Calendar
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, starting in January
By Lauren McCutcheon
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 Lauren McCutcheon
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
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
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 McCutcheonRorng Sorn, Mental Health Connector
A Cambodian refugee, Sorn helps bring psychological services to immigrant communities who need it the most
By Lauren McCutcheon
Philly on Fire
The Citizen screened a powerful documentary featuring witnesses of the MOVE bombing, one of the darkest moments of Philadelphia’s racial history
By Lauren McCutcheon