Sports

How Special is A Philly Special Christmas Special?
The Citizen’s music reviewer (OK, social media manager), strongly dislikes Christmas music — yet strongly loves the Eagles. Here, she reviews Kelce and co.’s latest holiday album — all of it
By Olivia Kram
The Breakup, Phillies-Style
Red October has ended in heartbreak. A Philly sports fan goes through the stages of loss — without an ounce of regret.
By Olivia Kram
Guest Commentary: Struck Out
A Phillies fan puts words to what we've all been feeling
By Mike Wang
Eff that Jawn?
How an ornery Philadelphian came to re-embrace a four-letter word that is seriously overused — with due credit to this season’s Phillies fans
By Lauren McCutcheon
The Secret Sauce Behind Kelce
With their newest film about the Eagles captain dropping on September 12, it’s safe to say Don Argott and Sheena Joyce will be delivering Philly its most heartfelt love letter yet. Pro tip: Stay for the credits
By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recommends: Alex G Concert to Benefit Make the World Better
Former Eagle Connor Barwin’s annual fundraiser to rebuild city parks features the Philly-born singer songwriter, a tailgate party with special guests and a chance to rock out for good
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Citizen of the Week: Pastor Buddy of the Rock Ministries
The Kensington preacher offers local kids a safe haven and a path to hope through boxing and prayer. His 14th annual “Rock the Block” party is on Saturday
By Lisa Bryant
The Unbearable Cost of Togetherness
Low wages and growing inequality have put football games, the Shore, and so much more out of reach for regular Philadelphians. Can we get back what we have lost?
By Christine Speer Lejeune