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

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

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week we have Mission Story Slam 14, the Festival of Many Colors, the return of Green Philly's Eco Fair, Rockin the Ridge Car Show, The Black Clown, and much more

By Christina Griffith

Get Healthy at the 2026 Be Well Philly Fest

Philly mag's annual good-for-you event returns May 17. Reserve your spot now to start feeling better this spring

By Laura Brzyski
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Connor Barwin’s Make the World Better Concert

The Citizen is a media sponsor of the two-night fundraising show with Kurt Vile, Pavement, Ratboys, and more indie rockers to support the former Eagle’s efforts to improve Philly parks

By Victor Fiorillo

Meet Your 2026 Integrity Icons!

These five city workers go above and beyond their job descriptions to make Philly better for all. Come celebrate with them on June 3 at our annual (free!) party at Fitler Club

By Jessica Blatt Press

Good Citizen Calendar, May-December 2026

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, starting in January

By Lauren McCutcheon
RECAP

2026 Citizen of the Year Awards

The annual event featured Jane Golden, Leigh and John Middleton, Dr. Paul Offit, along with a block captain, youth leader, educator, social justice champion and groundbreaking scientists

By Courtney DuChene
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Total Impact Summit

This year’s convening focuses not just on the causes, but on the places where they happen

By Courtney DuChene
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Sara Novic’s Mother Tongue

The Philadelphia writer on her new memoir on becoming deaf, parenting a deaf child, and the history of deaf culture in the United States

By Courtney DuChene