Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly, PhillyGRIT and James Beard's Taste America return, Seeking Profit and Power opens at Independence Seaport Museum, NCAA Basketball comes to town, plus Sh!t-faced Shakespeare, the Wedding Walk, and much more

By Christina Griffith
Citizen Must Reads

Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News

Untangling the war in Iran, Kristi Noem’s descent, indecency on the tarmac, sumo wrestling as a lens to U.S. politics and more stories that explain what happened this week

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Block Captain Mekia Elizabeth

The Southwest Germantown native is this year’s Block Captain of the Year for her commitment to fueling deep, joyful connections among neighbors

By Natalie Pompilio

No More FOMO

Local social media app Playdate encourages IRL gatherings by telling Philadelphians what events are happening in town — and encouraging them to invite their friends

By Courtney DuChene
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
Big Rube’s Philly

Gazing Back

The iconic photographer, chef and marketing guru re-introduces some of the Philadelphia style setters he’s turned his lens on over the years

By Reuben Harley

The City Knows How to Fix Our Trash Woes

If Philadelphia wants better recycling and residential trash system, this is the moment to do it, starting with a new contract with local servicers

By Courtney DuChene

Whose 250th Is This Anyway?

The nation was birthed in Philly, and we do have some great parties — and soccer! — planned. But, as democracy teeters, are we really owning the semiquincentennial?

By Larry Platt

The Best Ways To Not Drink in Philly for Dry January

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

One Thing to Do Each Week to Make a Better City in 2026

52 small ways to make Philadelphia a little better for you, me, your neighbors and strangers

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy