Arts & Culture
Guitar Hero
A documentary about Andrew Jackson School’s rock band is a tribute to a teacher’s dedication through tough times
By Quinn O'CallaghanA Close Look Inside James Shuler Memorial Boxing Gym
Photographer Jano Cohen’s exhibit at the Gershman Y will also raise funds for the West Philly gym
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyJohn Maeda
He put the “A” in “STEAM.” Tomorrow he leads off a Drexel series featuring thought leaders who are rethinking learning
By Larry PlattIn the Street, We Are Philadelphians
Last year, our writer left the Mummers parade worried for her adopted city. This year, she wonders if it’s a sign of hope
By Emma Copley EisenbergSara Gatti
The 24-year-old knitter asked The Citizen where to donate handmade winter items for the homeless. We hooked her up with needy recipients
By Thomas AustenBeing a Pizza Guy in a Pretzel Town
How I learned to stop whining and love Philly
By Quinn O'CallaghanGive Gifts. Do Good.
The Citizen’s 2016 Socially-Conscious Gift Guide
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyParty Prep
America turns 250 in nine years. A couple of local visionaries want to plan a party worthy of its age
By Quinn O'CallaghanRob Blackson
The Temple Contemporary director radically rethinks the art gallery by taking his cues from the city around him
By Dave KyuFrom Good, To Evil
To kick off our essay-writing contest, some thoughts on the written word and moral nobility of a futile gesture
By Ajay Raju