Voice: Lauren McCutcheon
Meet Tu Huynh
As the program manager for the Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, the Integrity Icon winner nurtures art and artists that tell the authentic stories of Philadelphia
By Lauren McCutcheon
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop
Our city carries on a proud tradition of innovation and celebration this week and weekend
By Lauren McCutcheon
The Journey Within
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, returns to Philadelphia for an evening of less stress and more joy
By Lauren McCutcheon
Why Should We Care about Moore v. Harper — and Independent State Legislature Doctrine?
Former federal judge and current Dickinson College President John E. Jones III explains what the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling means — and what that means for democratic elections
By Lauren McCutcheon
Chris Ulmer of Special Books by Special Kids
A Northeast Philly native is transforming how the world treats people with disabilities, one goofy YouTube interview at a time.
By Lauren McCutcheon
Your Guide to Philadelphia Pride 2023
Philly celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride this year with events for families, partiers, sports fans, arts aficionados — all June long.
By Lauren McCutcheon
Rue Landau for Communicator-at-Large?
The attorney who helmed the City’s Human Relations and Fair Housing commissions believes Philadelphia’s problems can be solved with clear communication and dogged implementation
By Lauren McCutcheon
Ali Velshi on Judge Shopping
MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member explains the prevalence and dangers of allowing plaintiffs to choose their own federal judge
By Lauren McCutcheon
Donavan West for “Critical Case Manager”
The City Council At-large candidate is … a lot, including a warrior against poverty.
By Lauren McCutcheon
What’s (almost) as Bad as Brain Cancer?
When a Citizen editor’s sister gets glioblastoma, her doctors recommend a cutting-edge treatment. Then she rams into the great American healthcare wall: Insurance.
By Lauren McCutcheon