35 Years Later…Healing?

The anniversary of MOVE should call for more than an apology. A forthcoming documentary points the way toward true reconciliation

By Larry Platt
Guest Commentary

We Need The Arts, Now More Than Ever

Mayor Kenney has proposed cutting almost all the City’s arts funding. A local theater professional explains why that’s a bad idea, for all of us

By David Bradley
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The Citizen Virtual Book Club

Join Jennifer Weiner, Liz Moore, Jo Piazza, and more A-list Philly authors for our ongoing series

By Jessica Blatt Press
Citizen of the Week

Tracie Daly

The local florist is channeling the spirit of her late mom this Mother’s Day to honor frontline workers

By Jessica Blatt Press

11 Mother’s Day Gifts That Give Back

Covid-19 is not canceling mom’s special day. This year, gift her something that supports Philadelphia businesses and relief efforts

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Love From Philly

Covid-19 has shut down Philly’s music venues. But this week’s three-day streaming concert proves it can’t shut down the music

By Jessica Blatt Press

Home is where the art is

In the time of Covid-19, Fresh Artists has taken its public school art program to where the students are: In their own homes

By Kiersten A. Adams
Surviving the Quarantine

What Movies to Stream

Local film experts share streaming recommendations for viewers of all ages

By Jessica Blatt Press
WATCH

The Citizen Book Club with Kiley Reid

The author of Such a Fun Age kicked off our new series with a provocative conversation about race, class and Philly love

By Jessica Blatt Press
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City Nature Challenge

This Earth Day weekend, boost your mood during Covid-19 by enjoying the nature around you—and helping science while you’re at it

By Katherine Rapin