Events
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week The Roddenberries holiday show comes to City Winery, Philly Pops Holiday Spectacular is at Marian Anderson Hall, Old City lights its Menorah, Bearded Ladies Cabaret comes to the Wanamaker
By Christina Griffith
December 2025 Good Citizen Calendar
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia this month
By Lauren McCutcheon
If These Two Could Become Friends…
What does America need on Thanksgiving 2025? Civility, kindness and open-mindedness, of the kind demonstrated by political enemies-turned-best friends Fred Guttenberg and Joe Walsh
By Courtney DuChene
Citizen Chairman David Cohen Invites You To Come Along For the Ride
The former Ambassador to Canada spoke at The Citizen’s Ideas We Should Steal Festival about the importance of free press, quality journalism and Philadelphia in our American story
By David Cohen
Leading a City …With Jokes
A live Ideas We Should Steal Festival taping of our podcast with Rochester Hills, Michigan Mayor Bryan Barnett made one thing clear: Cities need leaders who bring joy to their jobs
By J.P. Romney
“To Be On Someone’s Mind Is To Be Loved”
It’s hard to serve others these days. That’s why the United Way’s Bill Golderer, along with former Big Brothers CEO Marcus Allen, is giving thanks this week to Philly’s nonprofit leaders
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
What We Learned at Ideas We Should Steal Festival
The 8th annual event presented by Comcast NBCUniversal had solutions to trash, potholes, affordable housing, politics, economic development and more.
By Malcolm Burnley and Courtney DuChene
What We Saw At The Ideas We Should Scale Showcase
At The Citizen’s inaugural event last week, funders and supporters had the chance to support three local nonprofits that are aiming for a bigger impact.
By Malcolm Burnley
The War on Drugs School Fundraiser
The Philly fave band will be back at Johnny Brenda’s in December for a three-night-only fundraiser to benefit Philly schools. Tickets go on sale November 21.
By Malcolm Burnley
What Does Freedom Taste Like?
Herr's "Flavored by Philly" chip contest returns with a patriotic twist.
By Jason Sheehan