Events

A new team with a new vision has taken on the prestigious event series, with authors from Chris Hayes to Anthony Fauci to poets, novelists, commentators and other writers of our moment. The Citizen is proud to be a media partner this spring

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctors have devoted their lives to improving the quality and length of life for some of our country’s most vulnerable and overlooked patients: children with sickle cell disease.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a perfect opportunity to engage with other Philadelphia citizens on civic projects that matter. Volunteer. Visit a museum. Build peace on MLK Day

The Southwest Philly activist is this year’s Block Captain of the Year for her efforts to beautify her block and uplift neighbors of all ages

The 15-year-old Youth Citizen of the Year has donated more than 79,000 pairs of socks to the most vulnerable members of his community through his nonprofit Socks For The Streets

The English teacher at Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber expects greatness from her students — and showers them with the essential tools they deserve to achieve it

From fireworks to nice dinners to hangover-curing brunches the next day—here are all the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Philly this year.

Look at you, Philly! You got through the year — and it wasn’t all bad. In fact, some of it was downright … spectacular. Let’s review.

The Citizen is proud to introduce our annual group of all-stars who are making Philadelphia better — and inspiring us all to do the same.