CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Youth Leader Declan Cassidy

The 15-year-old Youth Citizen of the Year has donated more than 79,000 pairs of socks to the most vulnerable members of his community through his nonprofit Socks For The Streets

By Christina Griffith

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly participate in a public art installation, see live theater premieres, hit up concerts and a Wicked drag brunch,and check out the Philadelphia Auto Show

By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith
Citizen of the Year Awards

Educator Njemele Tamala Anderson

The English teacher at Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber expects greatness from her students — and showers them with the essential tools they deserve to achieve it

By Jessica Blatt Press

Your 2025 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar

The dates you need for the end of the year for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best

By Lauren McCutcheon

Things to Do on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Philadelphia

From fireworks to nice dinners to hangover-curing brunches the next day—here are all the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Philly this year.

By Lauren McCutcheon

Moments Philadelphia Made Us Proud in 2024

Look at you, Philly! You got through the year — and it wasn’t all bad. In fact, some of it was downright … spectacular. Let’s review.

By Malcolm Burnley, Lauren McCutcheon, and Courtney DuChene

Meet the Citizens of the Year

The Citizen is proud to introduce our annual group of all-stars who are making Philadelphia better — and inspiring us all to do the same.

By Jessica Blatt Press

Calling All Nonprofit Leaders!

The Fitler Club Foundation’s new impact residency offers a year of membership, wellness and mentoring for the most worthy Philadelphians — those on the frontlines of helping others

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

50+ Gifts To Give Joy and Do Good

The Citizen’s annual guide to gifts for the people — and the city — you love. (Suck it, Amazon. We’re shopping local!)

By Jessica Blatt Press and Maggie Press

The Best Holiday Things to Do in Philly This Year

Tree lightings, makers markets, pop-up Christmas bars, live concerts, destination light displays, family festivities and several Nutcrackers: Everything you want and need to know about holidays in Philadelphia

By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith