Arts & Culture
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
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
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
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
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
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
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