Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

Your highly 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're celebrating the Chinese New Year, going to the theater for musicals and satire, eating out in Queen's Village and Bella Vista, heading to Philly Mag's Wine & Dine, and much more

By Christina Griffith
The Citizen Recommends

In Pursuit — Philadelphia and the Making of America

Sam Katz’s History Making Productions is releasing a sweeping Philly documentary series nearly 20 years in the making. See the first episode on February 20

By Christina Griffith
Guest Commentary

Dismantling America’s Truth

Philly writer Lorene Cary helped tell the story of the people George Washington enslaved in his home on what’s now Independence Mall. A fellow social justice activist decries the Trump-directed erasure of her work — and the facts

By David Topel
Guest Commentary

Once Again, Philadelphia Can Show America the Way

The Constitution Center’s COO holds dear the principles of shared ideals and social responsibility forged here 250 years ago. Will you join the efforts to renew our civic fabric this year?

By Vince Stango

2026 Good Citizen Calendar

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, starting in January

By Lauren McCutcheon

How to celebrate Indigenous People and Italian heritage

With the holiday weekend ahead, here are meaningful ways to celebrate the multicultural influences that abound in Philly

By Charissa Howard
Guest Commentary

Unamerican Liberties at the Liberty Bell

A legendary local journalist calls out the President for trying to erase America’s ugly past — and present — in Philly’s and the nation's first federal memorial about slavery

By Linn Washington Jr.

The Room Where It Happened

This year’s Young People’s Continental Congress is hosting 27 student-teacher duos for a week of immersive programming

By Delaney Parks

Let’s Rethink What it Means to “Touch the Bell”

A call to action for all Philadelphians

By Thomas Devaney