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

An Unexpected Happy Ending

Filmmaker Rah Crawford’s short documentary tells a hidden Philly history about 1800s slave ships — and a family of descendants who call the city of brotherly love home

By Dr. James Peterson

Women’s History Month Events in Philly

Celebrate trailblazers with tours and museum exhibits, support women-owned businesses at markets and food-and-drink events, and more.

By Laura Swartz

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have the PHS Flower show, Eddie Izzard's solo Hamlet, It's Punny in Philadelphia, The Forgotten Freedom at the National Liberty Museum, and much more

By Christina Griffith

2026 Good Citizen Calendar

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, starting in January

By Lauren McCutcheon

No More FOMO

Local social media app Playdate encourages IRL gatherings by telling Philadelphians what events are happening in town — and encouraging them to invite their friends

By Courtney DuChene

Remembering Isaiah Zagar

A longtime friend and admirer reflects on Philly’s one-of-a-kind outsider artist, who died this week.

By Stephen Fried
Citizen of the Week

Carlos Rogers, Bike Race Reviver

How a tattooed, middle-aged hairstylist made The Philadelphia Cycling Classic the sporting surprise of America’s 250th

By Malcolm Burnley
Big Rube’s Philly

The Celebrity Edit

Michael K. Williams, Nicky Hilton, Leslie Odom Jr., Zendaya, and his Nan’s favorite, Terrence Howard are some of the celebs who’ve stopped for the camera of an iconic chef, trendsetter and street photographer

By Reuben Harley
The Citizen Recommends

215 Day of Giving

Two-thirds of Philadelphia nonprofits operate on shoestring budgets. A new fundraiser aims to give them the financial and morale boost they need

By Natalie Pompilio