The Citizen Recommends

“Compilation of Love”

A new album featuring Philly musicians is raising money for Women Against Abuse and the survivors of intimate partner violence who rely on the organization’s life-saving services

By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recommends

Art for Social Justice

“Points of Connection”—a collection of 10 portraits by the DA’s first-ever artist-in-residence—offers a moving look at the people impacted by, and impacting, our justice system

By Christine Speer Lejeune
The Citizen Recommends

Virtual Book Club with Diana Lind

The local writer and urbanist will talk with Drexel University’s Bruce Katz about how to transform our approach to housing for the good of all

By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recommends

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020

Celebrate the surviving and thriving of the native people in our communities this weekend

By Katherine Rapin
The Color of Coronavirus

Bearing Witness

When the pandemic hit Philly, a local photojournalist felt called to chronicle what was happening in his community. His months with the Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium revealed heroism in the midst of tragedy

By James Peterson and Raymond Holman, Jr.

Why Black Books Matter

North Philly literacy nonprofit Tree House Books works to make sure that every child has access to books and opportunities to fulfill their dreams

By Christine Speer Lejeune
Citizen of the Week

Cydney Brown

Philly’s new Youth Poet Laureate doesn’t just write well—she does G.O.O.D.

By Jessica Blatt Press
Guest Commentary

A Love Letter to the Post Office

The USPS is in the news these days for its (potential) election-related failings. But a novelist and Penn professor remembers it for its beauty

By Lorene Cary
The Citizen Recommends

COGRID-19

When the pandemic hit, local creative director Jason Rothman turned to what he knows best to help: wrangling artists to design a poster for charity

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

“Actors Have to Work On Their Craft”

The Covid-19 recession has hit theater—and those who work in it—hard. A virtual networking support group is helping them stay connected

By Jane M. Von Bergen