CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Block Captain Mekia Elizabeth

The Southwest Germantown native is this year’s Block Captain of the Year for her commitment to fueling deep, joyful connections among neighbors

By Natalie Pompilio

Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly

By Christina Griffith

Women’s History Month Events in Philly

Celebrate trailblazers with tours and museum exhibits, support women-owned businesses at markets and food-and-drink events, and more.

By Laura Swartz

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have the PHS Flower show, Eddie Izzard's solo Hamlet, It's Punny in Philadelphia, The Forgotten Freedom at the National Liberty Museum, and much more

By Christina Griffith

2026 Good Citizen Calendar

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, starting in January

By Lauren McCutcheon

Calling All City Workers — and Those Who Admire Them

It’s that time of year: We’re on the hunt for the most high-integrity workers employed by the City of Philadelphia. Nominate the most inspiring city workers you know, and they could be named a 2026 Integrity Icon

By Jessica Blatt Press

Meet the Citizens of the Year

These local heroes make Philly stronger, wiser, healthier, kinder and more awesome. Help us celebrate them

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Philly’s Newest Unstuffy Food Awards

The Tasties — a first-of-its-kind culinary awards ceremony for Philly and the city’s “biggest night in food” — just got bigger

By Shaunice Ajiwe

Breaking Bread For Citizenship

The Welcoming Center’s 2026 dinner series will bring immigrants and native-born Philadelphians together to explore the themes of neighborliness and good citizenship while bonding over the most human of activities: eating

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Philly’s Trailblazing Women Deserve Their Moment. Help Us Give It to Them!

But hurry up: January 31 is the deadline to submit your nomination for this year’s Trailblazer Awards.

By Ronnie Polaneczky