Events
Your Guide to Philadelphia Pride 2026
Your guide to Philly's lineup of LGBTQIA+ events this month. Things to do for families, partiers, sports fans and arts aficionados
By Laura Swartz
We The People with Ali Velshi
The MS NOW anchor and Citizen board member brings a lineup of boldface names to Philly for pre-Fourth a conversation about our democracy in this pivotal moment
By Ali Velshi
Michelle Bailey, Water Whisperer
For elevating the unseen work of more than 2,000 Philadelphians and creatively ensuring all 1.6 million of us can have access to clean, affordable water, this public relations specialist deserves our praise
By Malcolm Burnley and Lauren McCutcheon
Art Philly’s What Now Festival
A five-week extravaganza brings music, visual art, performance, film, dance and more art to neighborhoods across the city in celebration of our country’s founding
By Thomas Devaney
Keith Scott, Beef-Squasher Extraordinaire
For the role he’s played in preventing violence and keeping neighborhoods more whole, Scott is one of this year’s Integrity Icon winners. Come celebrate him and all of this year’s winners on June 3!
By Malcolm BurnleyDr. Mandy Manna, Farming Phenom
For creating meaningful agricultural opportunities outside of the classroom and opening doors to career pathways beyond Philadelphians’ imaginations, Dr. Manna is one of this year’s Integrity Icons. Come celebrate all the winners on June 3
By Courtney DuChene
Anthony Sweeney, Sanitation Superhero
For his dedication to keeping our neighborhoods clean and our communities stronger, Sweeney is one of this year’s Integrity Icons. Come celebrate him and his fellow winners on June 3
By Victor FiorilloFaith Harris, Youth Champion
The Director of Social Service and Operations at the City’s Division of Criminal Justice advocates for young people to get the justice and care they need. Come celebrate her and her fellow Integrity Icon winners on June 3
By Jessica Blatt Press
The New PAAFF Fundraiser and Spring Showcase
If you want one of Philadelphia’s most treasured film festivals to continue sharing Asian filmmakers and their stories, show PAAFF some love next week
By Christina Griffith
Fighting Black Erasure
Penn professor Sarah Jackson’s new book chronicles the radical acts of Black media-makers who, recognized or not, have shaped the American Experiment over the past 250 years.
By Malcolm Burnley