Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we officially kick off holiday shopping season, have a serious TED Talk about democracy, welcome back Dinos After Dark, open new galleries at the Franklin Institute, and host the Philadelphia Marathon

By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith
Big Rube’s Philly

Shaw Lewis of Expect Lace

The style icon and photographer talks undergarments with the owner of a popular intimates boutique and a jewelry concept shop on Main Street in Manayunk

By Reuben Harley

Outdoor Drinking Spots in Philadelphia

Pop-ups, beer gardens and other seasonal spots in Philly to have some drinks and a nosh out of doors

By Lauren McCutcheon
Big Rube’s Philly

A Manayunk Mainstay

In the first of a new series, the legendary photographer and chef stops in at Sorrentino’s, a 40-year-old institution that is the "heartbeat of the neighborhood."

By Reuben Harley

Philly, Take Your Outdoor Activities … Indoors

Rain, haze and heat make it tough to be outside in Philly this summer. Here, some places to go to feel like you’re outdoors while inside

By Olivia Kram
Guest Commentary

The Tipped Wage is Essential to Restaurant Owners and Employees

The manager of a Manayunk restaurant on why Harrisburg shouldn’t mess with the current payment formula for food servers

By Sean McGranaghan

LGBTQ-Owned Shops, Restaurants, More in Philadelphia

Brick-and-mortar LGBTQ-owned businesses span all of Philly. Here, some that strive not just to sell, but also to do good in and beyond our city

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Citizen of the Week

Mithsaika Napoleon

The Haiti-born soccer player and coach found her voice through Starfinder, a free Philly program that teaches kids how to play the beautiful game — and how to live a beautiful life

By Kai Englisch
Business for Good

Re Vision Architecture

A pioneer B Corp in Philadelphia’s sustainable design scene doesn’t just reduce, reuse and recycle: They listen to clients to create buildings that last because they’re loved

By Courtney DuChene

15+ Indie Bookstores in Philadelphia We ❤️

Summer novels, banned books, literary classics, moving memoirs: Whatever you’re into reading, you’ll find it at one of Philadelphia’s independent bookstores

By Amber Burns