Your 2024 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar

The dates you need and things to do in Philadelphia to make this year your civic best

By Lauren McCutcheon

Big Rube’s Philly: Kurt Evans’ Black Dragon

Our legendary photographer, chef and style icon meets up with a man after his own heart — a West Philly guy who supports the community through cooking (among other things)

By Reuben Harley

Ideas We Should Steal: Streetery Regulations That Actually Work

Unlike Philly — where only 13 restaurants have legal curbside dining — both New York City and Pittsburgh have made it easier to erect streeteries. Here’s what Philadelphia officials are — and can be — doing to bring back the fun

By Courtney DuChene

The Philly-est Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia

Follow our guide to outdoor dining in Philly to discover spots around town for delicious food and drink in gardens, on tucked-away patios and other Insta-worthy surrounds

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

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

1933 Comes to Sansom Street

The protest in front of Michael Solomonov’s restaurant revealed more than know-nothingism

By Larry Platt

Put Your Money for Your Mouth Where Your Heart Is

Philadelphia restaurants and the causes they champion, causes you support by supporting them

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