Events
Moments Philadelphia Made Us Proud in 2024
Look at you, Philly! You got through the year — and it wasn’t all bad. In fact, some of it was downright … spectacular. Let’s review.
By Malcolm Burnley, Lauren McCutcheon, and Courtney DuCheneThings to Do on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Philadelphia
From fireworks to nice dinners to hangover-curing brunches the next day—here are all the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Philly this year.
By Lauren McCutcheonFun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly see STOMP, Disney On Ice, and The Disco Biscuits! Celebrate Kwanzaa with the family, see the Menorah lighting, take a walking tour, and catch Washington's historic Delaware River crossing
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina GriffithMeet the Citizens of the Year
The Citizen is proud to introduce our annual group of all-stars who are making Philadelphia better — and inspiring us all to do the same.
By Jessica Blatt PressCalling All Nonprofit Leaders!
The Fitler Club Foundation’s new impact residency offers a year of membership, wellness and mentoring for the most worthy Philadelphians — those on the frontlines of helping others
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy50+ Gifts To Give Joy and Do Good
The Citizen’s annual guide to gifts for the people — and the city — you love. (Suck it, Amazon. We’re shopping local!)
By Jessica Blatt Press and Maggie PressThe Best Holiday Things to Do in Philly This Year
Tree lightings, makers markets, pop-up Christmas bars, live concerts, destination light displays, family festivities and several Nutcrackers: Everything you want and need to know about holidays in Philadelphia
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina GriffithThe Best Gift You Don’t Have To Wrap
A mission-driven storyteller on the power and beauty of sharing and listening this holiday season
By Michael SchweisheimerWhat Ideas Are We Going To Steal?
Problem solvers from around the country shared ideas for (re)building a more perfect union at The Citizen’s 7th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival
By Malcolm Burnley and Lauren McCutcheonAmerica Reconciled
How can we heal the virus of polarization across our civic body? A national ambassador for Braver Angels has an answer — and will share it live Saturday at Root Quarterly’s Founder’s Weekend picnic
By John Wood, Jr.