Citizens of the Week: Tom and Judy Kleinman
Less than 10 minutes into my interview with Tom and Judy Kleinman, Mr. Kleinman is recounting their foray…
Citizen of The Week: Kadafi El-Kardah’s Drain Buddies
Germantowner Sumanya “Sumi” Narra is familiar with busted up storm drains. When it rains, she’s seen the drains…
Citizen of the Week: Lisa Parker, Peace Maker
When Lisa Parker talks about peace, it’s infectious. When Parker adds Philadelphia to the mix, peace isn’t…
Citizen of the Week: Natasha Agarwal
For students, the Covid-19 pandemic marked a pivotal moment for many reasons: school shutdowns, online classes, heightened social…
Citizen of the Week: Amy Thatcher, Beekeeping Librarian
Amy Thatcher, a smiling woman with bright pink lipstick and a sweep of long, white hair, sits at…
Citizen of the Week: Cheryl Colleluori of HEADstrong Foundation
By entering an event or program of The Philadelphia Citizen, you are entering an area where photography, audio…
Citizen of the Week: Deborah Burnham
Getting ready for a memorial service, Deborah Burnham, PhD, put on a black dress with a scoop neck.…
Citizen Of The Week: Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou, Quiet Champion
Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou learned the importance of serving others from her mother, who opened her front door and her…
Citizen of the Week: Mango Mandy, Drag Diva
When Mandy Mango first stepped foot into the “Werk” Room of the reality MTV competition RuPaul’s Drag Race…
Citizen of the Week: LaTonya Myers
Justina Rockeymore runs her own dog grooming business out of her home in West Philadelphia. She’s a single…
Citizen of the Week: LaTonya Myers
Justina Rockeymore runs her own dog grooming business out of her home in West Philadelphia. She’s a single…
Citizen of the Week: Jigar Mehta
Last spring, shortly after Mayor Cherelle Parker announced details of her plan to reform the city’s onerous…