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 DuChene

Things 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 McCutcheon

Fun 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 Griffith

Meet 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 Press

Calling 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 Shepelavy

50+ 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 Press

The 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 Griffith
Guest Commentary

The 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 Schweisheimer
RECAP

What 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 McCutcheon
The Citizen Recommends

America 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.