Arts & Culture
My Sparkly Crocodile Strut of Hope
The Welcoming Center’s President and CEO needs a dash of optimism going into the new year. He’s found it in our city’s 125th Mummers Parade.
By Anuj Gupta
7 Philly Athletes (plus 2 Team Owners and 1 Mascot) that Gave Back Big in 2025
We know Hurts, Schwarber, Johnson et al kill it on the field. But it’s what they do off the field that makes them real hometown heroes
By Olivia Kram and Courtney DuChene
Philly Moments That Made Us Proud In 2025
A year when kids became heroes, sports took the spotlight, and our sandwich finally got its due
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Jennifer Sherlock, Cosmopolitan Communicator
The chef, branding guru and photographer sits down with a self-made PR maven with thousands of unread messages
By Reuben Harley
20+ Black-Owned Businesses That Do Good
Shops, cafés, pizza and water ice joints, beauty boutiques, bookstores, and even an auto mechanic whose Black owners are committed to making our city better
By Amber Burns and Charissa Howard
Rob Lawless and his 10,000 Friends
The 34-year-old Philadelphian has spent the last decade connecting with his fellow humans. So far, he’s met 7,000 — and counting
By Rachel Wisniewski
The Caring Company
A new book argues that corporations must orient their core activities away from profits if capitalism is to survive, and thrive, in this present moment.
By Isaac Getz and Laurent Marbacher
The 2025 Do Good Gift Guide
Just in time for Black Friday shopping, we present our annual roundup of great gifts that give back. Happy everything!
By Jessica Blatt Press and Laura Swartz
The War on Drugs School Fundraiser
The Philly fave band will be back at Johnny Brenda’s in December for a three-night-only fundraiser to benefit Philly schools. Tickets go on sale November 21.
By Malcolm Burnley
The Michelin Guide is a Good Thing for Philly … and the World
There's been a lot of talk about why Michelin would be bad for Philly's food scene. But it's not the existential threat you think it is.
By Kae Lani Palmisano