Events
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
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