20+ Black-Owned Businesses That Do Good

Shops, cafés, pizza and water ice joints, beauty boutiques, bookstores, and even an auto mechanic whose Black owners are committed to making our city better

By Amber Burns and Charissa Howard

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have neighborhood tree lightings, Fishtown Freeze, Hadestown, and A Wrinkle in Time premiering on stage, Science After Hours, Krampusnacht Festival, and much more

By Christina Griffith

December 2025 Good Citizen Calendar

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia this month

By Lauren McCutcheon
Philadelphia magazine

The Michelin Guide is a Good Thing for Philly … and the World

There's been a lot of talk about why Michelin would be bad for Philly's food scene. But it's not the existential threat you think it is.

By Kae Lani Palmisano

Building Community Through … Babka

In a sea of bakery pop-ups in Philly, Queen Village’s Rougarou Baking is a window into what makes this city so special

By Ellen Miller
The Citizen Recommends

Lucky’s Great Weiner Race

A Manayunk bar brings back the cutest animal fundraiser in the city, with a Super Bowl-level pressing question: Will long-haired Odie defend his title?

By Olivia Kram
Guest Commentary

How Much Is That Cheesesteak In the Window?

A supplier of meat to local cheesesteak brands knows we don’t want to pay more for our iconic Philly sandwich. But what are restaurants to do with rising food prices?

By Zafeiris Akranis

The Best Ways To Not Drink in Philly for Sober October

Planning to hop on the wagon for the next 31 days, more or less? Check out these non-alcoholic bars, mocktails and bottle shops in Philadelphia

By Courtney DuChene
Big Rube’s Philly

Dirty Spicy Caesar Martini, Anyone?

The iconic chef, brand marketer and photographer talks with the owner of O’Jung’s — a South Philly bar that’s changed with the times but also … hasn’t

By Reuben Harley
Things to Do

12 Spots to Watch the Eagles Game that Fit Your Fan Vibe

Philadelphia bars, breweries, restaurants and more places where you can get your Birds on

By Olivia Kram