Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly

By Christina Griffith

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have Park After Dark, the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, Halloween on the Hill, the Hoagie Throwdown, Rocky Meat Market Challenge, PHL Gaming, and much more

By Christina Griffith
Guest Commentary

Who Gets to Hear the Philadelphia Orchestra?

The cost of putting on a symphony has nearly quadrupled since 2020. How, asks a music researcher and teacher, can we keep kids and neighbors engaged?

By Stacy Jarvis

Good Citizen Calendar, October-December 2026

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, all year long

By Lauren McCutcheon
Guest Commentary

Have We All Been Ed Sheeran?

A local businesswoman and Palestinian refugee explains what a moment in pop culture can teach us about power, responsibility, and the grace to change our minds

By Yasmine Mustafa
The Citizen Recommends

Mentorship at Philly Music Fest

This year's festival features free chances to learn how the biz works from the inside

By Patrick Rapa

Bringing Music to the Masses

What began during Covid as outdoor concerts continues in spaces where live professional music can find new audiences

By Cara Kishter

The Other Music Therapy

Having reached 163,000 Philadelphia patients, a volunteer-based, WXPN-sponsored, NYC-born program touches down in its 10th local hospital

By Rebecca Gibian

Summer of Mann

To celebrate its 50th anniversary — and the nation’s 250th — the West Fairmount Park music venue will unveil a dramatic new look to its campus on Monday

By Malcolm Burnley
Ideas We Should Steal

Books for Every Pennsylvania Child

Like 22 other states, the PA House passed a Montco Rep’s bill to encourage reading in every household. The inspiration? Dolly Parton

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy