Your 2025 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar

The dates you need for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best

By Lauren McCutcheon
Overheard at Fitler

An Evening with Ambassador David Cohen, Part 2

Back from Canada, legendary civic force David Cohen joins Citizen co-founder Larry Platt for a candid conversation about the embattled art of diplomacy, the power of diversity, and the state of our city

By Lauren McCutcheon

Who Won the 2025 Primary Election

How low was turnout on May 20? Who will be on the ballot for November 4? Which DA candidate prevailed?

By Lauren McCutcheon

Your Guide to the 2025 Primary Election

All the Republican and Democratic candidates for District Attorney, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, Court of Common Pleas, Municipal Court ...

By Lauren McCutcheon
Citizen of the Week

Ryan Hammond, The Eagles’ Best Friend

The head of the Eagles Autism Foundation has a simple secret for raising $10 million a year and getting elite players to bike 10 miles through Philly

By Lauren McCutcheon
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
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

Can You Like Trump and Still Love the Birds?

Congressman Brendan Boyle says no, not after the President dissed the Eagles by inviting the “Super Bowl losers” KC Chiefs to the White House for a "participation trophy." This feels personal.

By Lauren McCutcheon
RECAP

Philadelphia Citizen of the Year Awards

Who can outshine a Super Bowl MVP? Try a West Philly public school teacher, Southwest Philly block captain, a 15 year-old from Northeast Philly, and other Philadelphians dedicated careers to dauntlessly implementing solutions in their community

By Lauren McCutcheon