The Philadelphia Promise

By Ralph Thorn
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Philly’s Newest Unstuffy Food Awards

The Tasties — a first-of-its-kind culinary awards ceremony for Philly and the city’s “biggest night in food” — just got bigger

By Shaunice Ajiwe

Breaking Bread For Citizenship

The Welcoming Center’s 2026 dinner series will bring immigrants and native-born Philadelphians together to explore the themes of neighborliness and good citizenship while bonding over the most human of activities: eating

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Philly’s Trailblazing Women Deserve Their Moment. Help Us Give It to Them!

But hurry up: January 31 is the deadline to submit your nomination for this year’s Trailblazer Awards.

By Ronnie Polaneczky

MLK Day of Service in Philly — Where to Go, What to Do

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a perfect opportunity to engage with other Philadelphia citizens on civic projects that matter. Volunteer. Visit a museum. Build peace

By Laura Swartz
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Alison Grove, Hype Woman

You won’t see her dressed like Betsy Ross or scoring a goal on the World Cup soccer pitch, but behind the scenes, she’s made a career of transforming thousands of proud Philadelphians into expert — and excited — volunteer hosts

By Courtney DuChene

Whose 250th Is This Anyway?

The nation was birthed in Philly, and we do have some great parties — and soccer! — planned. But, as democracy teeters, are we really owning the semiquincentennial?

By Larry Platt
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Philly Loves Bowie Week Turns 10!

Celebrate the Starman with dance parties, concerts, even kids' events

By Laura Swartz

Things to Do on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Philadelphia

It's not too late to get in on fireworks, kid-friendly countdowns or full-on glam to ring in 2026

By Laura Swartz
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2026 Free Library Author Series

The Citizen is partnering with the Free Library again to bring thinkers, doers, creators and dreamers to the stage. Join us

By Courtney DuChene