Big Rube’s Philly

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
Big Rube’s Philly

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
The New Urban Order

Walking the Unbeaten Path

City dwellers are now leaving walking tours to the tourists and group-exploring places less travelled. Why?

By Diana Lind
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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
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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
Big Rube’s Philly

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