Arts & Culture
Vintage Julz, Glasses Guru
World renowned eyewear vendor Julian Emami talks the business of celebrity fashion with the brand marketer, chef and photographer
By Reuben Harley
What Arts Funding?
It can drive the local economy and bring us all together. So why is City Hall lagging behind other cities in investing in arts and culture?
By Larry Platt
Joe Torsella’s Declaration
The reformed politician debuts a new play — part of a new career — at next month’s Fringe Festival. Become a Citizen member and see the play with Citizen Media Group’s Larry Platt and David Cohen on September 20
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Shaheed Rucker, Art Maker
An artist known for collages, visual marketing and a vintage design market speaks with a kindred spirit, chef, photographer and brand entrepreneur
By Reuben Harley
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
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