Voice: Josh Middleton
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Spring in Philadelphia
Weekend block parties, street festivals, concerts, theater and more awesome things to look forward to this spring in Philadelphia
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New Year’s Eve, Philadelphia-Style
From fireworks to nice dinners to hangover-curing brunches the next day—here are all the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Philly this year.
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Citizen of the Week: Shannon DeVido
The local comedienne volunteers to drive people with disabilities to the polls in her accessible van
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Citizen of the Week: Addiction Warrior Reenie Dugan
The Fishtown native, a former addict herself, is organizing a 5K on Saturday to raise awareness of the city’s opioid addiction epidemic
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Citizen of the Week: Anti-Gun Violence Champion Will Little
The South Philly barber, formerly in prison for homicide, spent the month of August giving away gun locks with his haircuts
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The Citizen Recommends: Capping Vine Street
A new project aims to reverse the divisive effects I-676 has had on Chinatown and Callowhill, but it can’t move forward without public support
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Meet the Disruptors: StreetChange
A local psychiatrist’s app helps users help the homeless—and provides certainty about where their money goes
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The Citizen Recommends: Movies in the Park
A summer-long initiative brings outdoor film screenings to little-known parks across Philly—boosting interest in our green spaces and encouraging community-building across neighborhoods.
By Josh Middleton