Topic: Philadelphia History
Your 2024 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar
The dates you need and things to do in Philadelphia to make this year your civic best
By Lauren McCutcheonDune Fan? Thank Philadelphia
The weird story of how our weird city played a crucial role in launching the sci-fi blockbuster, now officially on its third film
By Christina GriffithListen: Ali Velshi Banned Book Club — Black Stories in Philadelphia
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks to fellow Citizen board member Angela Val, Visit Philly CEO, about making Philly the epicenter for resisting book bans through the use of "Little Freedom Libraries"
By Ali VelshiGuest Commentary: What Should We Do with Welcome Park?
A government strategist has a radical idea for the historic park at the heart of a recent controversy over its William Penn statue
By Mark NicastrePhilly Was First
Philadelphians invented Girl Scout Cookies, bubblegum, the American schoolhouse, the computer — and the research that led to Covid-19 vaccines. Here are ways to celebrate the many firsts from our city on the first of this new year
By Jessica Blatt PressYour City Defined: The Mummers Parade
A history lesson, including some scholarly conjecture, about Philadelphia’s New Year’s Day … phenomenon
By J.P. RomneyThe Citizen’s Most Philly Gift Guide Ever
30+ perfect presents from small local merchants for every tried-and-true Philadelphian on your 2023 list
By Lauren McCutcheon, Jessica Blatt Press and Maggie PressGuest Commentary: Rigor. Standards. Responsibility.
Marcus Foster was a visionary principal of Simon Gratz High School before his murder in 1973. A visionary principal of today on why his message still matters
By David P. Hardy