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
Citizen of the Week

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
Book Excerpt

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

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have neighborhood tree lightings, Fishtown Freeze, Hadestown, and A Wrinkle in Time premiering on stage, Science After Hours, Krampusnacht Festival, and much more

By Christina Griffith

December 2025 Good Citizen Calendar

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia this month

By Lauren McCutcheon

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 Citizen Recommends

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
Philadelphia magazine

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
New Urban Order

Are Museums A Thing of the Past?

The Philly arts organizations bringing in audiences are not the ones you might expect. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing

By Diana Lind

A Gallery for All

Curator Chelsey Luster blends accessibility and experimentation in a space built for community and conversation.

By Ellen Miller