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 we have Twilight in the Gardens, Empire Strikes Back with the Philadelphia Orchestra,The Notebook at the Academy of Music, Colors of Creation, the Make the World Better Concert, and much more

By Christina Griffith
Guest Commentary

The Heat Tested the 250th. Philly Got an A

The interim leader of the National Constitution Center is proud of the quick thinking and ingenuity of the people who pulled off the Semiquincentennial

By Vince Stango
Citizen Recommends

The Promise of Democracy 250th Summit

Pulitzer Prize winning author Jon Meacham headlines a two-day deep dive into the state of our democracy, a must-attend for civic-minded Philadelphians

By Courtney DuChene

Good Citizen Calendar, July-December 2026

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, all year long

By Lauren McCutcheon
The Citizen Recommends

Saddlehill Winery’s The Scribe, The Sword, and the Shield

A Voorhees vineyard’s short documentary traces its land’s connections to the Revolutionary War and to the man whose hand engrossed the official Declaration of Independence

By Christina Griffith
Recap and Video

“You Don’t Recycle Your Way Out of a Wildfire”

How a path of collective bargaining and self-determination can save us from an AI apocalypse, according to technology activist and author Cory Doctorow

By Malcolm Burnley
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Cory Doctorow’s The Reverse Centaur’s Guide To Life After AI Book Launch

Join The Citizen on June 25 to hear from the bestselling author and critic about making AI work for humans — not the other way around

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Recap

Integrity Icon 2026 Celebration

We heralded city workers in fields ranging from sanitation to violence prevention, leaving hundreds of attendees feeling inspired — and empowered to uplift our beloved Philadelphia

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Dish It Up

Women Against Abuse fetes their 50th deliciously, supporting their cause through women chefs, a walk through history and … disco

By Courtney DuChene