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The Woman Question

Playwright Suli Holum brings a century-old archive to life onstage, telling story of the groundbreaking the Woman’s Medical College of PA and giving audiences a glimpse of how far women still have to go

By Autumn Demberger
Guest Commentary

What Our Love of Miranda Priestly Says About the World of Work

A Philadelphia employment lawyer weighs in on The Devil Wears Prada 2's fashion magazine editor. Could it be we relate to the domineering, anti-P.C. workaholic-in-charge?

By Jonathan A. Segal

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

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week we have Mission Story Slam 14, the Festival of Many Colors, the return of Green Philly's Eco Fair, Rockin the Ridge Car Show, The Black Clown, and much more

By Christina Griffith
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Becoming American, Philadelphia’s Story

One Black history project the current administration cannot erase: a new documentary on African Americans from the time of William Penn to the Civil War — with flashes forward to modern day Philly

By Courtney DuChene
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Connor Barwin’s Make the World Better Concert

The Citizen is a media sponsor of the two-night fundraising show with Kurt Vile, Pavement, Ratboys, and more indie rockers to support the former Eagle’s efforts to improve Philly parks

By Victor Fiorillo
Big Rube’s Philly

Neighborhood Gazing

The iconic brand marketer, chef and photographer takes us on a Gordon Parks-style journey through the streets of Philadelphia, his first foray into street photography

By Reuben Harley

Good Citizen Calendar, May-December 2026

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, starting in January

By Lauren McCutcheon

For Those Who Grieve on Mother’s Day

A one-day workshop in West Philly helps participants weave their way into what can be a very sad holiday

By Victor Fiorillo

The Semiquincentennial of Dinah’s Liberation

The story of a woman enslaved at Stenton in 1776 brings up more questions than answers — and that is as it should be

By Dr. James Peterson