How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Philadelphia

From neighborhood parks to hungry goats, there are plenty of ways your Christmas tree can help your fellow Philadelphians.

By Laura Swartz

Adios, 2025 …

… happy to have you in the rear view. Here, the things we cared about in the year that was — and what to expect in 2026.

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

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
Guest Commentary

It’s a “Christmas” Tree

… not, a Broad + Liberty columnist gripes, a “holiday” tree, as City Hall calls its giant spruce. Can we just get back to calling things what they are?

By Thom Nickels

The 2025 Do Good Gift Guide

Just in time for Black Friday shopping, we present our annual roundup of great gifts that give back. Happy everything!

By Jessica Blatt Press and Laura Swartz

17+ Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

How to spread cheer to all Philadelphians in this time of joy — and need

By Charissa Howard

This July 4th, Let’s Stand Up for Philadelphia Values

Remember the 1776 rallying cry that launched our country’s fight against tyranny? It’s time to raise our voices again

By Elaine Maimon

We Resolve for 2025 …

As the New Year approaches, Philadelphians we’ve honored share their inspiring plans for the coming year. These are resolutions you can count on

By Lauren McCutcheon

This Kwanzaa, Define Thyself

The seven principles of the seven-day celebration, which starts today, are good guides for how to live all year round. A Citizen contributor and WURD host reflects on the ideal that means the most to him

By Dr. James Peterson

Moments Philadelphia Made Us Proud in 2024

Look at you, Philly! You got through the year — and it wasn’t all bad. In fact, some of it was downright … spectacular. Let’s review.

By Malcolm Burnley, Lauren McCutcheon, and Courtney DuChene