Events
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 ShepelavyFun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we welcome PAX Unplugged, celebrate RockyFest, go shopping in Old City and Chestnut Hill, experience Black dancers and choreographers sharing history, catch rare live music and podcast shows
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith50+ 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.Beyond the Bridge Film Screening
The documentary, followed by a community conversation, explores a proven solution to homelessness. Join the effort November 21
By Christina GriffithIdeas We Should Steal Festival
Looking for a way to turn post-election blues into healing, inspiration and action? Join us this week at The Citizen’s 7th annual event celebrating heroic thinkers and problem-solvers
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyYour Next Great Reads
Many of the brilliant thinkers who will be at our 7th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival on November 15 have not-to-miss books. Check them out — then, get your tickets to hear them live
By Jessica Blatt Press