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The Philadelphia Citizen The Citizen is a nonprofit civic media outlet reigniting citizenship in the city democracy was born.

Introducing Overheard at Fitler! An inside look at what Philadelphia’s most powerful people actually do to shape our cit...
05/29/2025

Introducing Overheard at Fitler! An inside look at what Philadelphia’s most powerful people actually do to shape our city and beyond.

Recorded live in Fitler Club, the Overheard at Fitler podcast features the life, stories, and ideas of Philly's most interesting changemakers.

Last week, The Citizen threw a rousing party to honor five City workers who uphold the values of service, impact and eth...
05/29/2025

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

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

How a Philadelphia newcomer’s crafting club became a Philly community for hundreds of 20-somethings.
05/28/2025

How a Philadelphia newcomer’s crafting club became a Philly community for hundreds of 20-somethings.

Dessert Before Dinner, a Philadelphia newcomer’s crafting club, has become a Philly community for hundreds of 20-somethings

The CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust has a message for all Pennsylvanians: Let’s make SEPTA thrive, not just survive.
05/28/2025

The CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust has a message for all Pennsylvanians: Let’s make SEPTA thrive, not just survive.

The SEPTA crisis isn't tied just to Philadelphia. It's tied to the region — and all of Pennsylvania. Let's wake up to that

Memorial Day might be over, but the need to support those who have served remains. Here, more than a dozen ways to give ...
05/27/2025

Memorial Day might be over, but the need to support those who have served remains. Here, more than a dozen ways to give back to those who fought to keep you free.

Looking for ways to help a veteran? Here are a dozen-plus ways to give back — from volunteering to donating to sending care packages.

A message from a former Congressman and Army Undersecretary Patrick J. Murphy to the next generation: I’m sorry. You des...
05/27/2025

A message from a former Congressman and Army Undersecretary Patrick J. Murphy to the next generation: I’m sorry. You deserve better.

A message from Patrick Murphy to the next generation of young soldiers serving our country: I’m sorry. You deserve better.

Ten years ago last week, former Congressman Patrick Murphy survived the Northeast Philly Amtrak train crash that killed ...
05/26/2025

Ten years ago last week, former Congressman Patrick Murphy survived the Northeast Philly Amtrak train crash that killed eight and injured over 200. Here, he recalls his experience and what he still carries with him.

Ten years ago, former Congressman Patrick Murphy survived the Northeast Philly Amtrak train crash that killed eight and injured over 200.

How two hairstylists bring dignity, joy and a sense of control to patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia — one ...
05/26/2025

How two hairstylists bring dignity, joy and a sense of control to patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia — one good hair day at a time.

Jennifer Boisseau and Theresa Byrd use their hairstylist skills to restore dignity and bring joy to patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

This Memorial Day Weekend, support these dozen-plus local businesses opened by local veterans after their military servi...
05/26/2025

This Memorial Day Weekend, support these dozen-plus local businesses opened by local veterans after their military service.

Support Philadelphia-area veterans every day by patronizing these 15+ veteran-owned businesses across our region.

Philly rocker Ron Gallo uses his craft to cope with the day-to-day realities of the Trump administration — attracting bo...
05/26/2025

Philly rocker Ron Gallo uses his craft to cope with the day-to-day realities of the Trump administration — attracting both worldwide fans and MAGA haters alike.

Ron Gallo has made social media his stage for his most unseriously serious music yet, attracting both worldwide fans and MAGA haters

Open Streets is a hit in Center City. Here's how to expand Center City District’s winning formula for Rittenhouse Square...
05/25/2025

Open Streets is a hit in Center City. Here's how to expand Center City District’s winning formula for Rittenhouse Square to more Philly neighborhoods.

How to expand Center City District’s winning formula for Open Streets beyond Center City to more Philly neighborhoods

The 28-year-old South Street haunt has long reveled in weirdness and art of all kinds. Find out how “T-Moms” offers refu...
05/25/2025

The 28-year-old South Street haunt has long reveled in weirdness and art of all kinds. Find out how “T-Moms” offers refuge as art schools close, programs shrink, and city funding is stripped.

In a time of waning support for the arts, Tattooed Mom is a welcome refuge for all kinds of artists, writers and community on South Street

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Solutions Journalism

The Philadelphia Citizen is a non-profit, non-partisan media organization with a dual mission: to provide deeply reported journalism that emphasizes solutions that can move our region forward, and to actively reignite citizenship in and around Philadelphia.

We seek to identify our innovators, call out those who stand in the way of progress and shine a light on the next generation of Philly leadership — all while giving Philadelphians the interactive tools they need to become more involved, engaged citizens.

Philadelphia doesn’t just need another news organization. It needs journalism that focuses on solutions that, together, we can help bring to fruition.