Topic: Citizen of the Year
Citizen of the Year Jalen Hurts
An NFL star who champions women and loves to do good for Philly kids? Yup, that’s our 2024 Citizen of the Year
By Lauren McCutcheonBlock Captain Dianna C. Coleman
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
By Courtney DuCheneYouth Leader Declan Cassidy
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
By Christina GriffithEducator Njemele Tamala Anderson
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
By Jessica Blatt PressWe Resolve for 2025 …
As the New Year approaches, Philadelphians we’ve honored share their inspiring plans for the coming year. These are resolutions you can count on
By Lauren McCutcheonCelebration and Awards Dinner
Meet the Citizens of the Year
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.
By Jessica Blatt PressWho Is Your Citizen of the Year?
Announcing our second Citizen of the Year Awards. Nominate outstanding Philadelphians today!
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyAli Velshi Interviews Philadelphia’s Block Captain of the Year
The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member talks with Michelle Belser of Melrose Gardens about civic engagement and working with the community
By Ali VelshiCitizen of the Year Awards
In a joyful celebration this week of what it means to be a good citizen, we honored a block captain, captains of industry, a medical innovator, disruptors of business as usual — and more incredible Philadelphia change-makers
By Lauren McCutcheon