Fighting Black Erasure

Penn professor Sarah Jackson’s new book chronicles the radical acts of Black media-makers who, recognized or not, have shaped the American Experiment over the past 250 years.

By Malcolm Burnley

Get Healthy at the 2026 Be Well Philly Fest

Philly mag's annual good-for-you event returns May 17. Reserve your spot now to start feeling better this spring

By Laura Brzyski
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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

Meet Your 2026 Integrity Icons!

These five city workers go above and beyond their job descriptions to make Philly better for all. Come celebrate with them on June 3 at our annual (free!) party at Fitler Club

By Jessica Blatt Press
RECAP

2026 Citizen of the Year Awards

The annual event featured Jane Golden, Leigh and John Middleton, Dr. Paul Offit, along with a block captain, youth leader, educator, social justice champion and groundbreaking scientists

By Courtney DuChene
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Total Impact Summit

This year’s convening focuses not just on the causes, but on the places where they happen

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
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The Man Who Paid for America

What we learned from author, businessman and Citizen supporter Richard Vague about Thomas Willing, America’s first banker

By Courtney DuChene
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Corporate Citizens Leigh and John Middleton

You know them as the couple who owns the Phillies. You likely know less about their extensive philanthropy, including being the force behind a major new art exhibition — and that’s just fine with them

By Lauren McCutcheon