Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2023

Police Reform with Charles Ramsey

Philadelphia’s former top cop, a forerunner of transparency and equity in policing, will talk about the future of serving and protecting with former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on November 17

By Lauren McCutcheon

Eff that Jawn?

How an ornery Philadelphian came to re-embrace a four-letter word that is seriously overused — with due credit to this season’s Phillies fans

By Lauren McCutcheon

What’s the Problem with David Oh?

The Republican mayoral candidate is a nice guy with progressive values, governing experience and Philly pride. And yet …

By Lauren McCutcheon

Make Art? Have It Reviewed Here

Lori Waxman, the 60 wrd/min art critic, is seeking Philadelphia artists who want quick, real-time, professional reviews of their work

By Lauren McCutcheon

What We Didn’t Talk About When We Talked About Danilo Cavalcante

All but lost in the breathless account of the escaped murderer was the reason he was in jail in the first place: abusing and killing his girlfriend

By Lauren McCutcheon
Integrity Icon 2023

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
Citizen Recommends

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
Citizen Of The Week

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