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'Callaghan
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A 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 Shepelavy
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John Maeda

He put the “A” in “STEAM.” Tomorrow he leads off a Drexel series featuring thought leaders who are rethinking learning

By Larry Platt

In 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 Eisenberg
Citizen of the Week

Sara 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 Austen

Being a Pizza Guy in a Pretzel Town

How I learned to stop whining and love Philly

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Give Gifts. Do Good.

The Citizen’s 2016 Socially-Conscious Gift Guide

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Party Prep

America turns 250 in nine years. A couple of local visionaries want to plan a party worthy of its age

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Meet The Disruptor

Rob Blackson

The Temple Contemporary director radically rethinks the art gallery by taking his cues from the city around him

By Dave Kyu

From 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