Events

This week in Philly the Free Library hosts multiple Author Series talks, the Israeli Film Festival opens, art by women is on display at Hyatt Centric, the Historical Society hosts a Gallery Talk on Black History, prep for National Cheesesteak Day, and much more

Celebrate Jordan Mailata, Bob Geldoff and the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, Stephen Sondheim, Schooly D and other Philly legends on April 30

Blake Gopnik, author of a new biography of Albert Barnes, will speak on March 20 as part of the Free Library Foundation’s author series, of which The Citizen is a media partner

The dates you need for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best

Who can outshine a Super Bowl MVP? Try a West Philly public school teacher, Southwest Philly block captain, a 15 year-old from Northeast Philly, and other Philadelphians dedicated careers to dauntlessly implementing solutions in their community

Philadelphia doesn't need to celebrate our 250th with monuments, says the director of Philly Truce. Let’s do it with a movement that shows the world what we’re about

A new book club series at Temple’s Blockson Library aims to cast a new light on American icons.

The Citizen’s latest Development…for Good event featured Jumpstart Germantown’s Ken Weinstein and Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini, sharing what they know about growing developers and building wealth in their community

Our Super Bowl MVP champions women, loves to do good for Philly kids — and is The Philadelphia Citizen of the Year

The legendary concert promoter and rock and roll impresario didn’t just help create the 60s and 70s counterculture. He rocked the world, but he’s as Philly as they come