Big Rube’s Philly

Binh Nguyen

The iconic brand marketer, chef and photographer meets up with a PR dynamo, fashion maven and mentor who’s shaping how the country sees Philadelphia — and how Asian American girls see their futures

By Reuben Harley
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Ali Velshi Banned Book Club The Miseducation of Cameron Post

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks with Emily M. Danforth, author of the award-winning coming-of-age novel about LGBTQ+ teens having a place in literary canon

By Ali Velshi
Art for Change

The Halloweenist

Artist Sam Heimer has made a career out of making joyfully macabre, darkly nostalgic illustrations in a bid to celebrate All Hallows Eve all year long

By RJ Rushmore
Big Rube’s Philly

Marcello Giordano

The iconic chef, brand marketer and photographer talks business, business ethics and blueberries with a local Italian-American produce scion turned high-end restaurant purveyor

By Reuben Harley

12 Eagles-Watching Bars to Suit Your Vibe (+ 1 to Suit Swifties)

Birds + pool? Check. Birds + socially conscious beer? Check check. Birds + tacos? Or + dogs? Or + espresso martinis? Find all the best game-watching hangouts for your lifestyle and values

By Olivia Kram

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Philadelphia

When Philly celebrates Native Americans, you should, too. Even after the long weekend ends

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Art for Change

The Film Director Who Faked It Till He Made It

Is Ted Passon, co-director of Philly D.A. and creator of the new Hulu documentary rom-com Patrice: The Movie, just a South Jersey guy who got lucky — or a humble visionary who just so happens to collab with the likes of Alex De Corte and Tierra Whack?

By Logan Cryer
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The Kindred Podcast

It’s easy to forget that we humans are literal animals. Two Philadelphia-area sisters remind us, one audio episode at a time

By Courtney DuChene
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John Jarboe, the Artist Who Ate Her Twin

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret founder has a new interactive installation at the Fabric Workshop and Museum that is an earnest, absurd and macabre expiration of queer selfhood

By Logan Cryer
Art for Change

Windows Into the Soul of America

Sonya Clark’s video installation, The Descendants of Monticello explores what freedom means from the panes of Declaration House historical site

By RJ Rushmore