Voice: 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 ShepelavyHow to Support Veterans
More than a dozen ways to give back to those who fought to keep you free
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyReminder — 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 ShepelavyPhilly 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 ShepelavyJimmy 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 ShepelavyHappy 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 ShepelavyThank You, Carol Saline
The bestselling author, magazine writer and local icon died this weekend. Here’s why she mattered
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe 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 ShepelavyThat 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 ShepelavyIsaac Saul Wants To UnTangle Your News
The South Philly journalist reaches 400,000 readers everyday with Tangle’s blend of media roundup, analysis and self-reflection. His goal? To help Americans see past their own biases
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy