What Really Happened When Dylan Went Electric?

The South Philly-based author of the book that’s the basis for the biopic A Complete Unknown on what the movie missed, how the Dylan and Swift cults compare, and who owns pop culture antihero status today.

By Larry Platt
The New Urban Order

What to Read About Housing this Year

Several housing-focused books are coming out this winter and spring. Here, 12 worth your time in 2025

By Diana Lind
REVIEW

The Original Meme Hits Philly

The Utah Teapot, the first 3D model and inside joke of the computer art community, celebrates its 50th anniversary at InLiquid Art Gallery.

By Nora Grace-Flood

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly participate in a public art installation, see live theater premieres, hit up concerts and a Wicked drag brunch,and check out the Philadelphia Auto Show

By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith

The Best Ways To NOT Drink in Philly for Dry January

Planning to hop on the wagon for the next 31 days, more or less? Check out these non-alcoholic bars, mocktails and bottle shops in Philadelphia

By Courtney DuChene
Guest Commentary

Tales of a Two Street Stomper

A dozen years ago, a South Jersey resident decided to cross the Delaware before dawn every New Year’s Day to join suited-up pals in a Mummers comics club. And she has never looked back

By Anne Johnson

Your 2025 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar

The dates you need for the end of the year for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best

By Lauren McCutcheon

52 Small Ways To Make A Better Philly

Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Things to Do on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Philadelphia

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.

By Lauren McCutcheon

This Kwanzaa, Define Thyself

The seven principles of the seven-day celebration, which starts today, are good guides for how to live all year round. A Citizen contributor and WURD host reflects on the ideal that means the most to him

By James Peterson