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