Guest Commentary

What Our Love of Miranda Priestly Says About the World of Work

A Philadelphia employment lawyer weighs in on The Devil Wears Prada 2's fashion magazine editor. Could it be we relate to the domineering, anti-P.C. workaholic-in-charge?

By Jonathan A. Segal
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Becoming American, Philadelphia’s Story

One Black history project the current administration cannot erase: a new documentary on African Americans from the time of William Penn to the Civil War — with flashes forward to modern day Philly

By Courtney DuChene
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Connor Barwin’s Make the World Better Concert

The Citizen is a media sponsor of the two-night fundraising show with Kurt Vile, Pavement, Ratboys, and more indie rockers to support the former Eagle’s efforts to improve Philly parks

By Victor Fiorillo
Big Rube’s Philly

Neighborhood Gazing

The iconic brand marketer, chef and photographer takes us on a Gordon Parks-style journey through the streets of Philadelphia, his first foray into street photography

By Reuben Harley

For Those Who Grieve on Mother’s Day

A one-day workshop in West Philly helps participants weave their way into what can be a very sad holiday

By Victor Fiorillo

The Semiquincentennial of Dinah’s Liberation

The story of a woman enslaved at Stenton in 1776 brings up more questions than answers — and that is as it should be

By Dr. James Peterson
Book Excerpt

Philadelphia — A Walk Through History

Looking for a new way to see your city? A Citizen contributor's new book on Philly walking tours focuses on the people behind the places — including history-making women

By Natalie Pompilio

Observation, Meditation, Creation, Connection

Exploring a new art program at the Barnes Foundation for people with Parkinson's

By Courtney DuChene
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Sara Novic’s Mother Tongue

The Philadelphia writer on her new memoir on becoming deaf, parenting a deaf child, and the history of deaf culture in the United States

By Courtney DuChene
Citizen of the Year Awards

Jane Golden, Edward G. Rendell Lifetime Achievement Award

Mural Arts Philadelphia’s founder and executive director, who is stepping down this year, has made Philly the public art capital of the country, with over 4,400 murals gracing walls citywide. Here are the ones that tell her story

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy