Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly, we have Weird Al, Cyndi Lauper, Wu-Tang Clan, and Ghost in town, plus Summer Ale Fest, line dancing, outdoor movies in our parks, and much more

By Christina Griffith

How Not To Age Out of Philly’s Nightlife

An inaugural report on the city’s nighttime economy suggests we’re thriving. But for whom?

By Ernest Owens

More Open Streets, Please

How to expand Center City District’s winning formula to more Philly neighborhoods

By Jon Geeting
The Citizen Recommends

The Philadelphians Video Murals

Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib showcase new and earlier immigrant experiences in Philadelphia with their newest moving visual art exhibition in LOVE Park, launching Wednesday.

By Cara Kishter
Guest Commentary

Right Up Our Alley

Philly’s downtown has 2.5 miles of alleys. Here’s why the President/CEO of Center City District sees the potential for beauty and community instead

By Prema Katari Gupta
New Urban Order

Why Cities Should Invest in “Second Places”

Forget "third places," we need better places for people to work

By Diana Lind
Guest Commentary

Rittenhouse Row is the Exception that Proves the Rule

A national retail expert and futurist visited Philadelphia to check out our premier shopping district. This is what he learned

By Michael Berne

Philadelphia Celebrates Juneteenth 2024

A holiday with Philly roots includes some of the city's biggest events of the year, from Germantown to West Philadelphia to Southwest and Old City — and then some

By Abigail Chang and Lauren McCutcheon

Your Guide to Philadelphia Pride 2024

Philly celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride this year with events for families, partiers, sports fans, arts aficionados — all June long.

By Lauren McCutcheon
Guest Commentary

Why We’re Moving Back to Philly … Again

A former Pennsylvania political aide moved to New York City for a job. Two decades later, he’s coming back to his adopted city — for good

By David M. Stone