Things to Do on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Philadelphia

From fireworks to kid-friendly countdowns to full-on glam, there are so many ways to ring in 2026.

By Laura Swartz

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to town, plus the Vintage Punk Rock Flea Market, Vivaldi's The Seasons, The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Mütter, a women's lineup at Punch Line Philly, and much more

By Christina Griffith

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

50+ Gifts To Give Joy and Do Good

The Citizen’s annual guide to gifts for the people — and the city — you love. (Suck it, Amazon. We’re shopping local!)

By Jessica Blatt Press and Maggie Press

The Specialest Philly Specials Record Ever?

Can the Philly Specials’ third holiday record — featuring Stevie Nicks and Mt. Joy — sway a Christmas music grinch? A song-by-song review

By Olivia Kram