Events

Fun Things to Do in Philly For the 4th of July
Where to see 4th of July fireworks, a massive Independence Day party on the Parkway, concerts, parades, free museum days and more
By Josh Middleton
Watch: Not Your Average Voter Canvass Training
At a Citizen workshop on Tuesday, Changing the Conversation for Progress taught us how to turn stories into votes in time for the November election
By Lauren McCutcheon
Your Guide to Philly Pride 2022
Eat rainbow bagels, take a Philly queer trolley tour, check out Pride Night at the Franklin Institute and more fun ways to celebrate Pride in Philly this June
By Josh Middleton
Summer in Philadelphia
From Pride through Made in America, the summer of 2022 invites Philly to join in
By Lauren McCutcheon and Josh Middleton
Watch: Equity and Growth: Oxymoron No Longer?
At a Citizen event on Wednesday we heard from three civic leaders who just might hold the key to building a strong middle class here in Philadelphia
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Philadelphia This Year
The African American Museum hosts its biggest Freedom Day celebration yet. So does the rest of Philly
By Lauren McCutcheon
The Citizen Recommends: Equity and Growth — Oxymoron No Longer?
Join us Wednesday for a conversation about how to help all Philadelphians thrive, with businessman Michael Forman, union leader Ryan Boyer and City Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Generation Change Philly: The Do-Good Music Impresario
Greg Seltzer, attorney and founder of Philly Music Fest, uses his business savvy and personal passion to help current and future generations of local musicians thrive.
By Sarah Jordan