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Omar Crowder, High School Principal

As the leader of the city’s largest and most diverse neighborhood high school, Crowder has led his community through a string of catastrophic events — and to academic excellence

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Philly on Fire

The Citizen screened a powerful documentary featuring witnesses of the MOVE bombing, one of the darkest moments of Philadelphia’s racial history

By Lauren McCutcheon
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Charlene Samuels, Constituent Advocate

Meet the city worker who does not take “no” for an answer when it comes to making life better for other Philadelphians

By Courtney DuChene
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The Philadelphians Video Murals

Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib showcase new and earlier immigrant experiences in Philadelphia with their newest moving visual art exhibition in LOVE Park, launching Wednesday.

By Cara Kishter
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Total Impact Summit

The annual gathering of do-good investors — and those who want to become one — is more pertinent than ever. How are you using your money to help Philly?

By Courtney DuChene
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Yu-Shan Chou, Voting Interpreter

For her deep commitment to making sure immigrant communities are empowered — and represented — Yu-Shan Chou is one of this year’s 2025 Integrity Icons.

By Rachel Wisniewski

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly, we have Roxborough's Spring Fest and car show, Parks on Tap, the Art Star Craft Bazaar, Sunset Social Movie Nights, VinylCon, and more

By Christina Griffith
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Nathan Sallard, Violence Interrupter

For the role he’s played in reducing violence in our city and uplifting others, Sallard is one of this year’s Integrity Icons

By Christina Griffith

City Workers with Integrity? We’ve Got Them

The Citizen’s 2025 Integrity Icons are city workers who uphold the highest standards of ethics, hard work, and passion

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Bad Law by Elie Mystal

The lawyer-turned-commentator’s new book lays out 10 laws that really piss him off — and that deter the American democracy project. See him April 30 at the Free Library Author Event series, of which The Citizen is a media partner

By Elie Mystal