The Philadelphia Citizen Events

Election Protection & De-escalation Training

Tuesday, October 20, 6:30–9:00 pm

Election Protection & De-escalation Training

Tuesday, October 20 from 6:30–9:00 pm
Center City Philadelphia, exact location TBA

The Philadelphia Citizen and Changing The Conversation Together invite you to an election protection & de-escalation training. You’ll learn practical skills, including:

What to do if you encounter ICE or other federal agents near the polls
De-escalation, and how to assess situations for safety
Voters’ rights basics, and how to respond to disinformation
How to document incidents safely
Which people and resources can help, including poll workers, election officials, and legal support, so everyone can cast their ballot safely.

Free to attend, but registration required. Refreshments will be served.

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Book Launch: Enjoy Your Self Now!

Tuesday, October 27, 5:30pm

A Conversation with Pat Croce

Tuesday, October 27 from 5:30-7:30pm
Fitler Club Ballroom, 1 S. 24th Street

Join us and Philadelphia magazine for the launch of former Sixers owner and civic leader Pat Croce’s new book Enjoy Your Self Now! 66 Sacred Shifts to Instantly Awaken The Peaceful Presence within You.

In conversation with Citizen Media Group President/CEO Larry Platt, Croce will share the lessons from his new book, a spirited guide to living fully in the present moment. Enjoy Your Self Now! distills Pat Croce’s transformative spiritual journey into 66 practical “sacred shifts”— simple yet profound changes in perception that reveal the peace, joy, and clarity already within you. A book signing will follow. $5 entry. Free to Change Philly Movement and Fitler Club members.

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Philadelphia magazine's Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival

Thursday, November 5

Philadelphia magazine’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival

Thursday, November 5
VIP Experience: 5–9pm | General Admission: 6:30-9 pm
Lincoln Financial Field, One Lincoln Financial Field Way

Enjoy 250+ spirits, including whiskey, scotch, bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, handcrafted cocktails and more. Philly’s favorite restaurants will be serving up some of their best dishes to accompany all of your Spirits samplings.

VIP includes early entrance, exclusive selection during opening, private lounge, a tour of the stadium, and more! Onsite parking is available. GA $130 / VIP $190.

$25 discount for The Citizen and Philly Mag’s Change Philly Movement members. New members can select Whiskey Fest as their free signature event when purchasing the Change Ambassador member tier. Learn more.

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9th Annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival presented by Comcast

Tuesday, December 8

9th Annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival
presented by Comcast

Tuesday, December 8th, 9am-4pm (Happy hour until 5:30pm)
Comcast Technology Center, Ralph J Roberts Forum
1800 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Join us for a day of panels, presentations and talks from urban innovators and thought leaders solving cities’ most pressing issues. As always, we scoured the country for the changemakers and innovators whose transformative ideas could fuel much-needed progress in our city. The mission: Expand the problem-solving table, inspire change, and bask in hope. Coffee, lunch, and networking reception fare are included with registration. Learn more.

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