Guest Commentary

How Much Is That Cheesesteak In the Window?

A supplier of meat to local cheesesteak brands knows we don’t want to pay more for our iconic Philly sandwich. But what are restaurants to do with rising food prices?

By Zafeiris Akranis
Things to Do

12 Spots to Watch the Eagles Game that Fit Your Fan Vibe

Philadelphia bars, breweries, restaurants and more places where you can get your Birds on

By Olivia Kram
Citizens of the Week

Drexel’s Food Truck Saviors

A City Council bill recently ended yet another threat to beloved food trucks in University City. Recent Drexel graduate Claire Toomey, students and University City organizers were the driving force behind it.

By Kristine Villanueva
2025 Rad Awards

Cristina Martínez

The owner of South Philly Barbacoa and Casa Mexico has earned the highest honors for chefs in America. But that’s just the start of her most important work

By Katherine Rapin

How to Make Less Trash, Philly

The surprising — and easy — ways to shrink your weekly piles of trash and recycling, including composting, bespoke recycling and shopping smarter

By Lauren McCutcheon

Mister Softee, Please Shut Up

A local resident, and her neighbors, have had it with the constant, torturous ice cream truck jingle, not to mention the lack of food safety licenses. Is there anything they can do?

By Kristen Demilio
Guest Commentary

Science Matters

A scientist-in-training helped coordinate a letter-writing campaign to protect federal science funding. Here’s what the Philly-born scientist says is at stake for the town she loves

By Isako Di Tomassi

The Philly-est Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia

Follow our guide to outdoor dining in Philly to discover spots around town for delicious food and drink in gardens, on tucked-away patios and other Insta-worthy surrounds

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Big Rube’s Philly

Bumi Fernandez-West

The iconic photographer, brand marketer and chef interviews the family woman behind Odunde — celebrating 50 years this Sunday

By Reuben Harley

LGBTQ-Owned Shops, Restaurants, More in Philadelphia

Brick-and-mortar LGBTQ-owned businesses span all of Philly. Here, some that strive not just to sell, but also to do good in and beyond our city

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff