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The Welcoming Center’s 2026 dinner series will bring immigrants and native-born Philadelphians together to explore the themes of neighborliness and good citizenship while bonding over the most human of activities: eating

52 small ways to make Philadelphia a little better for you, me, your neighbors and strangers

… happy to have you in the rear view. Here, the things we cared about in the year that was — and what to expect in 2026.

The Philly woman was on probation for 12 years before securing her early release. Now she’s helping others navigate the system — including a local mom who is now probation-free thanks to REFORM Alliance and Myers’ nonprofit, Above All Odds

It’s hard to serve others these days. That’s why the United Way’s Bill Golderer, along with former Big Brothers CEO Marcus Allen, is giving thanks this week to Philly’s nonprofit leaders

More than a dozen ways to give back to those who fought to keep you free

Why the Forward Party’s endorsement of District Attorney candidate Pat Dugan is good for Philadelphia

The annual event presents nine shows over seven days in venues all over town to raise money for music education in schools. Come for the bands you don’t yet know you’ll love

Does he have one? A Temple Law professor who studies comedy and democracy on whether both are imperiled now

The Citizen turns 10 today! Here, 10 ways you have helped us make an impact in the last decade