Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we're celebrating the Chinese New Year, going to the theater for musicals and satire, eating out in Queen's Village and Bella Vista, heading to Philly Mag's Wine & Dine, and much more

By Christina Griffith

How — and Why — to Run for City Committeeperson

The most hyperlocal of political posts helps get out the vote for local, state and national candidates. And guess what? Starting tomorrow, you can sign yourself up to run for the job

By Lauren McCutcheon
The Citizen Recommends

215 Day of Giving

Two-thirds of Philadelphia nonprofits operate on shoestring budgets. A new fundraiser aims to give them the financial and morale boost they need

By Natalie Pompilio
How to Really Run a City

Mayors Confronting ICE — and Ice

In a special episode of our podcast, former Mayors Kasim Reed of Atlanta and Michael Nutter of Philadelphia delve into the recent twin crises facing city leaders across the country

By J.P. Romney
Citizen Must Reads

Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News

Heritage Americans, political frenemies, surveillance pricing, mom power and more smart stories that explain what happened this week

By Lauren McCutcheon

The Dirty Business of Erasing Black History

The federal government may have removed the memorial to slavery on Independence Mall, but the history of African Americans exceeds the limits of historic comfort

By Dr. James Peterson

Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

Your highly curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly

By Christina Griffith

How Federal Cuts Are Transforming PA’s Solar Industry

Renewable energy provider Solar States hit its stride just as the Trump administration cut subsidies — can a loophole keep them afloat?

By Courtney DuChene
The Citizen Recommends

In Pursuit — Philadelphia and the Making of America

Sam Katz’s History Making Productions is releasing a sweeping Philly documentary series nearly 20 years in the making. See the first episode on February 20

By Christina Griffith
Citizen of the Week

Klean Kensington’s Jeremy Chen

Philadelphia wants residents to imagine the future. In Kensington, one resident is helping teens just achieve more than surviving the present

By Emilia Maia