Have an Idea to Scale?

Introducing a new showcase to amplify the work of the most promising nonprofit, B-Corps, and benefit corporations in the region. Find out how your organization can get the spotlight and support it needs to grow

By Jessica Blatt Press
RECAP

2025 Integrity Icon Awards

Last week, The Citizen threw a rousing party to honor five City workers who uphold the values of service, impact and ethics

By Malcolm Burnley
The Citizen Recommends

How to Build a 15-Minute City

Join developer Charles Lomax and PHA director Kelvin Jeremiah for The Citizen’s next Development … for Good event on May 20

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Citizen Recommends

Author Event about The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence

In his new book, Chicago economist Jens Ludwig makes the case for social interventions to prevent gun violence. He will talk with Civic Coalition to Save Lives’ David Brown at the Free Library this week

By Rita Oceguera
Integrity Icon 2025

Rorng Sorn, Mental Health Connector

A Cambodian refugee, Sorn helps bring psychological services to immigrant communities who need it the most

By Lauren McCutcheon
WATCH

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
Integrity Icon 2025

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
Integrity Icon 2025

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
Integrity Icon 2025

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
Recap

The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto with Ben Wallace

The Philadelphia Citizen welcomed the author of a new nonfiction tale about his epic attempt to unmask Bitcoin’s fabled inventor, one of the world’s richest people

By Lauren McCutcheon