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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
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
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
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
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