General News
Jamele Ransom, Crossing Guard and Then Some
The iconic brand builder, photographer and chef sits down with a friend, fellow style guy, and viral sensation
By Reuben Harley
Ali Velshi On Journalism, Citizenship, And Moving To Prime Time
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is taking over The 11th Hour. Today, he gives a final word on the vitally important role of reporters bearing witness to the people.
By Ali Velshi
How to Celebrate Local News Day
The Philadelphia Citizen and Philadelphia magazine invite you to take part in this first-ever day of action. (But you can also celebrate tomorrow, and the day after that … )
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News
Iran from both sides, bingeing birthright citizenship, the fun of freelancing, more stories that explain what happened this week
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Are You There, Constitution Center? It’s Me, a Citizen
Jeffrey Rosen is out. Now, the NCC must decide if it will remain a genteel place of scholarship or become the antidote to the threat to democracy
By Larry Platt
Philly Moments That Made Us Proud In 2025
A year when kids became heroes, sports took the spotlight, and our sandwich finally got its due
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Can Store Signs Help Bring Down Shootings?
A new City law — believed to be the first in the nation — requires gun shops to post signs discouraging Philadelphians from buying guns for those not allowed to own them
By Mensah M. Dean
Thank You, Carol Saline
The bestselling author, magazine writer and local icon died this weekend. Here’s why she mattered
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Isaac Saul Wants To UnTangle Your News
The South Philly journalist reaches 400,000 readers everyday with Tangle’s blend of media roundup, analysis and self-reflection. His goal? To help Americans see past their own biases
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
What Does Last Week’s Municipal Workers’ Strike Mean for Labor?
Foremost local labor expert Francis Ryan puts the now-ended DC 33 work stoppage into context, both historically — and for the future
By Olivia Loudon