Guest Commentary

Is Haring Historic?

When it comes to the artist’s “We the Youth” mural in Point Breeze, a Philly curator says, well, duh

By RJ Rushmore

Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

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

By Christina Griffith
Big Rube’s Philly

The Boys Behind Dough Heads

The iconic branding expert, chef and photographer talks business and flavors with the operators of a modern classic pizza shop in the heart of cheesesteak land

By Reuben Harley

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week the MLB All Star Game comes to Citizens Bank Park, plus we have Under the El Bazaar, The Promise of Democracy Summit, and much more

By Christina Griffith
Guest Commentary

The Heat Tested the 250th. Philly Got an A

The interim leader of the National Constitution Center is proud of the quick thinking and ingenuity of the people who pulled off the Semiquincentennial

By Vince Stango

6abc’s Heroic Stand

Free speech is the first of all rights. Philly’s legendary TV station is fighting for theirs — and yours. Here’s why it matters

By Larry Platt

The Other Music Therapy

Having reached 163,000 Philadelphia patients, a volunteer-based, WXPN-sponsored, NYC-born program touches down in its 10th local hospital

By Rebecca Gibian

How Soccer Saved Our 250th

Celebrating the founding of our country when it feels like everything is falling apart? Really hard. Celebrating the Philadelphia that’s been hosting the World Cup? Easy

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Good Citizen Calendar, July-December 2026

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, all year long

By Lauren McCutcheon
The Citizen Recommends

Saddlehill Winery’s The Scribe, The Sword, and the Shield

A Voorhees vineyard’s short documentary traces its land’s connections to the Revolutionary War and to the man whose hand engrossed the official Declaration of Independence

By Christina Griffith