Citizen of the Week

LaTonya Myers

The Philly woman was on probation for 12 years before securing her early release. Now she’s helping others navigate the system — including a local mom who is now probation-free thanks to REFORM Alliance and Myers’ nonprofit, Above All Odds

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

“To Be On Someone’s Mind Is To Be Loved”

It’s hard to serve others these days. That’s why the United Way’s Bill Golderer, along with former Big Brothers CEO Marcus Allen, is giving thanks this week to Philly’s nonprofit leaders

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

How to Support Veterans

More than a dozen ways to give back to those who fought to keep you free

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Reminder — There’s a D.A.’s Race

Why the Forward Party’s endorsement of District Attorney candidate Pat Dugan is good for Philadelphia

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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Philly Music Fest

The annual event presents nine shows over seven days in venues all over town to raise money for music education in schools. Come for the bands you don’t yet know you’ll love

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Jimmy Kimmel’s Right to Satirize

Does he have one? A Temple Law professor who studies comedy and democracy on whether both are imperiled now

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Happy Birthday. Thank You

The Citizen turns 10 today! Here, 10 ways you have helped us make an impact in the last decade

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Thank You, Carol Saline

The bestselling author, magazine writer and local icon died this weekend. Here’s why she mattered

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

The Museum Will Welcome You Now

Three years into her tenure, Philadelphia Museum of Art Director/CEO Sasha Suda is reimagining the institution for a new age and a new population. Can she convince the city — and her colleagues — to get on board?

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

That Time Ambassador David Cohen Agreed to Chair the Citizen’s Board

The civic giant and ubiquitous local doer advised Mayor Ed Rendell and Comcast’s Brian Roberts before becoming President Biden’s Ambassador to Canada. Here's why he’s made The Citizen his first new role since returning to Philly

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy