RECAP

“Don’t Believe a Word That You Read” in Pat Croce’s New Book

A decade-long journey has led the former Sixers’ owner to inner peace. This week he and PhillyMag shared lessons from his unexpected new spiritual guide

By Malcolm Burnley

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

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have several stage premieres, Spooky Wines + Spooky Stories, Bearded Ladies Cabaret’s Priority Hoarding, East Passyunk Fall Fest, and much more

By Christina Griffith
Guest Commentary

Building Civic Life One Saturday at a Time

The leader of the National Constitution Center on the communities Philadelphia’s “firstivals” — 52 Weeks of Firsts — have created

By Vince Stango
Guest Commentary

Who’s Governing Philly’s Biggest Institutions?

And why should you care? Join the Women’s Nonprofit Leadership Initiative on October 26 to learn more about who sits on boards in Philly — and why we need more diversity

By Kate Allison

Good Citizen Calendar, October-December 2026

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, all year long

By Lauren McCutcheon

Do You Have a Philly Idea Worth Scaling Up?

Calling all small nonprofits and do-good businesses: Enter now for a chance to present your homegrown innovation at this year’s Ideas We Should Scale Showcase

By Courtney DuChene
Recap

The Forever Paycheck

Personal finance guru Jean Chatzky offered guests of The Philadelphia Citizen reassurance: Your retirement savings can last, provided you set up their distribution for success

By Courtney DuChene
The Citizen Recommends

Mentorship at Philly Music Fest

This year's festival features free chances to learn how the biz works from the inside

By Patrick Rapa

Joe Torsella’s Declaration

The reformed politician debuts a new play — part of a new career — at next month’s Fringe Festival. Become a Citizen member and see the play with Citizen Media Group’s Larry Platt and David Cohen on September 20

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy