Events

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have a Super Bowl Parade, a Portuguese circus, the new Body Worlds exhibit at The Franklin Institute, President's Day celebrations at Franklin Square and the Weitzman, and more
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith
Citizen of the Year Jalen Hurts
Our Super Bowl MVP champions women, loves to do good for Philly kids — and is The Philadelphia Citizen of the Year
By Lauren McCutcheon
Lifetime Achievement Larry Magid
The legendary concert promoter and rock and roll impresario didn’t just help create the 60s and 70s counterculture. He rocked the world, but he’s as Philly as they come
By Larry Platt
Who Are The Most Outstanding City Workers?
We’re kicking off our 5th Integrity Icon Awards, and we need your help to find Philadelphia employees going above and beyond their job description to make Philly better for all
By Jessica Blatt Press
Your 2025 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar
The dates you need for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best
By Lauren McCutcheon
A. Leon Higginbotham Social Justice Champion Marsha Levick
The Juvenile Law Center co-founder has spent 50 years advocating for the rights of youth in the legal system, taking on corrupt judges, changing policy and contributing to victories in the U.S. Supreme Court
By Malcolm Burnley
Greg Deavens on Retirement and Beyond
Our Lewis Katz Corporate Citizen of the Year, who we’ll honor next month, on retiring next year, continuing to serve Philadelphia, and his (gasp) Dallas Cowboys fandom
By Larry Platt
Hey, Philly! It’s Time to Review Mayor Cherelle Parker
In 2023, we asked citizens to play the role of employer ahead of the mayoral primary. Now, it’s time for our 100th mayor’s one-year review.
By Courtney DuChene
Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round Screening
A Philadelphia documentarian uncovered the little-known story of the first multiracial Civil Rights protest in 1960. Watch the award-winning film at the Weitzman Museum on February 6
By Christina Griffith
Build It Boldly by Kimberly McGlonn
Read an excerpt from the entrepreneur / civic activist’s book about building a business with social impact. Then, join her and Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt on February 3
By Kimberly McGlonn