Events
The Fitler Forum
An all-day summit of local nonprofit leaders aims to make the day-to-day job of doing good a whole lot easier.
By Courtney DuChene
Ultimate Job Interview for the 3rd Congressional District
The latest edition of The Citizen’s career-minded candidate Q&A revealed three very different top Democratic candidates for Dwight Evans’ seat in the U.S. House of Representatives
By Malcolm Burnley and Lauren McCutcheon
Now Hiring — U.S. Congressperson
The Citizen’s Ultimate Job Interview will feature the top four candidates to replace Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District. Here’s our crowd-sourced description of the job they hope to fill
By Courtney DuChene
Youth Citizen Yuvaraj R. Gambhir
For his advocacy, fundraising, mentorship and more, the Philly native and University of Pennsylvania senior is this year’s Youth Citizen of the Year
By Christina Griffith
The Banker Who Made America
In his new book, author and thought leader Richard Vague tells the story of Thomas Willing, the most powerful figure in U.S. history you’ve never heard of. Join Vague and The Citizen for a book event April 14
By Richard Vague
Celebrate PA’s 250th at Carpenters’ Hall
Sure, the nation’s turning 250 this year. But so is our state’s most vital document — and Pennsylvania’s Constitution is, in many ways, the ultimate bulwark of your freedoms
By Courtney DuChene
Educator Charlie McGeehan
The Palumbo civics teacher is shaping the next generation of changemakers into the kinds of active citizens we need
By Courtney DuChene
Same Street, New Story
The Ramblas effect: Philadelphia's experiment in pedestrian-first streets — by the woman who made Open Streets happen
By Prema Katari Gupta
History Floats
Ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary, the historic tall ship Gazela celebrates getting to 125 — with a little help from her friends
By Isaac Pollock
Block Captain Mekia Elizabeth
The Southwest Germantown native is this year’s Block Captain of the Year for her commitment to fueling deep, joyful connections among neighbors
By Natalie Pompilio