Events
“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
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
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
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
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