Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2024

Your Next Great Reads

Many of the brilliant thinkers who will be at our 7th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival on November 15 have not-to-miss books. Check them out — then, get your tickets to hear them live

By Jessica Blatt Press
Big Rube’s Philly

Dominique Calhoun

The iconic brand marketer, photographer and chef speaks with one of Philadelphia’s most recherché tastemakers, whose high-end clients include former Eagle Malcolm Jenkins

By Reuben Harley

Election Day Freebies, Deals and Fun

You voted? Now celebrate yo-self with a free beer or two, discounted tickets, gratis bike rides, complimentary snacks and free parties all across Philly

By Navya Nair and Lauren McCutcheon

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

Election Day dominates this week's headlines, but other worthy distractions include Veterans Day, Love Your Park Weekend, a film festival, concerts and the Rocky Run

By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith

Your 2024 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar

The dates you need in September and beyond for things to do in Philadelphia to make this year your civic best

By Lauren McCutcheon

The Black Rap Avatars of Trumpism

The long history of Hip Hop’s infatuation with Trump, explained

By James Peterson
Guest Commentary

Art Ignites Change for the People of Philadelphia

The founder and executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia reflects on 40 years of watching art-making transform individuals and communities

By Jane Golden
Big Rube’s Philly

Binh Nguyen

The iconic brand marketer, chef and photographer meets up with a PR dynamo, fashion maven and mentor who’s shaping how the country sees Philadelphia — and how Asian American girls see their futures

By Reuben Harley
Listen

Ali Velshi Banned Book Club The Miseducation of Cameron Post

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks with Emily M. Danforth, author of the award-winning coming-of-age novel about LGBTQ+ teens having a place in literary canon

By Ali Velshi
Art for Change

The Halloweenist

Artist Sam Heimer has made a career out of making joyfully macabre, darkly nostalgic illustrations in a bid to celebrate All Hallows Eve all year long

By RJ Rushmore