Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have a new exhibit at The Franklin Institute, The Museum of the American Revolution celebrating President's Day, hot spots and shows for Valentine's Day, and much more

By Christina Griffith
Citizen Must Reads

Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News

Minnesota proving MAGA wrong, governing by clickbait, the meaning of the Epstein files, free TV for all and more smart stories that explain what happened this week

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
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
How To Really Run A City

“Spare Me Your Bullsh*t”

Maryland’s Martin O’Malley talks with former mayors Michael Nutter of Philadelphia and Kasim Reed of Atlanta about the only form of governance that matters. (Hint: It’s where sh*t gets done.)

By J.P. Romney
How To Really Run A City

A Job, a Hospital, A Park — All Within 15 Minutes

By J.P. Romney