Events
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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