Events

Things to Do in Philadelphia This Weekend
Socially distant indoor dining returns to Philadelphia, local museums celebrate MLK weekend and more things to do in Philly this week during Covid-19
By Josh Middleton
Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2020: “Agents of Transformation”
We wrapped up our month long Ideas We Should Steal Festival with ideas, solutions and inspiration for creating a better Philadelphia
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Foodizen Podcast: What’s On Your Kwanzaa Table?
Philly boasts one of the longest-running celebrations of the African-inspired holiday that runs from December 26 to January 1. This episode of our food history podcast explores what it means.
By Tonya Hopkins
Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2020: Hope Matters
Five takeaways from Week 3 of our third annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival—and ways we can all take action to make change in Philly
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Citizen Recommends: Philly Forward Forum
This Thursday, join local changemakers—and investors who are committed to supporting them—to help catalyze real change in Philly
By Jessica Blatt Press
Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2020: “Joy Is A Form of Rebellion”
Five takeaways from Week 2 of our Ideas We Should Steal Festival—and ways we can all make a better city
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2020: 5 Things We Learned from Night One
We laughed, we cried, we learned so much. Here's just a teaser from the opening night of our 3rd annual Festival. Join us for the remaining evenings to be part of the solution.
By Jessica Blatt Press
Who Is Philly’s Integrity Icon?
Last spring, The Citizen helped launch a search for our city’s most honorable public servant. Now, we’re announcing five astounding finalists—and asking you to vote for the person who most inspires you
By Jessica Blatt Press