Arts & Culture
Who is Emily Mello, New Muralist-in-Chief?
And how will the museum expert from out of town run Philly's own and beloved Mural Arts Philadelphia?
By Victor Fiorillo
Walking the Unbeaten Path
City dwellers are now leaving walking tours to the tourists and group-exploring places less travelled. Why?
By Diana Lind
Free Library Author Event Series
The new season, for which The Citizen is a media sponsor, includes books by Emily Wilson, Jill Lepore, Malcolm Gladwell, Andy Beshear and many others
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Good Citizen Calendar, August-December 2026
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, all year long
By Lauren McCutcheon
Founding Faiths
A new public engagement initiative inside 17 historic sacred places offers a chance to experience the quieter, less-trafficked gathering spots where our founders prayed for revolution
By Christina Griffith
Bariq Cobbs, “Art and Fashion”
He’s dressed the Fresh Prince, TLC and LeBron James, collabed with Nike and Nordstrom, exhibited paintings internationally — and has a whole lot in common with our city’s favorite entrepreneur, brand marketer, chef and photographer
By Reuben Harley
The Odyssey is For All of Us
Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film is based on Penn Professor Emily Wilson’s translation of Homer’s epic. A long-time university president urges everyone to see, read or listen to the story — and support humanities education
By Elaine Maimon
Bringing Music to the Masses
What began during Covid as outdoor concerts continues in spaces where live professional music can find new audiences
By Cara Kishter
Renewing a Beloved Program for Kids in Crisis
The CFEVA’s Hand-in-Hand Outreach, which paused during Covid, still believes the power of helping Philadelphia’s most vulnerable children express themselves through creativity
By Saanvi Ram
Is Haring Historic?
When it comes to the artist’s “We the Youth” mural in Point Breeze, a Philly curator says, well, duh
By RJ Rushmore