Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2024

Debra Winger on Overturning Citizens United

Wondering what the actor has been up to lately? Find out about her political activism at The Citizen’s Ideas We Should Steal Festival on November 15

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

The 2024 Ideas We Should Steal Festival

The Philadelphia Citizen presents: (Re)building a More Perfect Union

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
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The Honey Bash for Aneurysm Research Gala

Something went haywire in my brain, but I was one of the lucky ones. Join me for a celebration of those on the frontlines of research into the obscure killer that almost took me out — including the LeBron James of aneurysm fixes at Penn

By Larry Platt

12 Eagles-Watching Bars to Suit Your Vibe (+ 1 to Suit Swifties)

Birds + pool? Check. Birds + socially conscious beer? Check check. Birds + tacos? Or + dogs? Or + espresso martinis? Find all the best game-watching hangouts for your lifestyle and values

By Olivia Kram

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Philadelphia

When Philly celebrates Native Americans, you should, too. Even after the long weekend ends

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Festival Speakers

Meet the speakers for the 7th Annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival.

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Attorney General Ultimate Job Interview … in Pittsburgh!

For the first time ever, The Citizen is crossing the Commonwealth to interview Eugene DePasquale, Dave Sunday and Eric Settle, candidates running to be “the people’s lawyer” of PA

By Courtney DuChene

Who Is Your Citizen of the Year?

Announcing our second Citizen of the Year Awards. Nominate outstanding Philadelphians today!

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Lessons in Voting at Michael Eric Dyson Book Launch

What do you get when you combine Philly-centered get-out-the-vote operations, Penn’s Empathy Lab, an interview with Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau — and a maverick t-shirt vendor? An awesome Citizen event, that’s what

By Lauren McCutcheon

Ralph Lauren, Shariah Harris Will Take Your Call Now

A celebrated, polo playing Philadelphian will star in this weekend’s Polo Classic in Fairmount Park. (Iconic American designers are welcome to make generous endorsement offers.)

By Lauren McCutcheon