Topic: The Citizen Recommends
America Reconciled
How can we heal the virus of polarization across our civic body? A national ambassador for Braver Angels has an answer — and will share it live Saturday at Root Quarterly’s Founder’s Weekend picnic
By John Wood, Jr.Beyond the Bridge Film Screening
The documentary, followed by a community conversation, explores a proven solution to homelessness. Join the effort November 21
By Christina GriffithIdeas We Should Steal Festival
Looking for a way to turn post-election blues into healing, inspiration and action? Join us this week at The Citizen’s 7th annual event celebrating heroic thinkers and problem-solvers
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyText Your Friends, Get Out the Vote
Who among your friends is a voter — and who is not? A new tech platform helps you find out, and gives tips on how to nudge them to the polls. What are you waiting for?
By Natalie PompilioThe Honey Bash for Aneurysm Research Gala
Something went haywire in my brain, but I was one of the lucky ones. Join me for a celebration of those on the frontlines of research into the obscure killer that almost took me out — including the LeBron James of aneurysm fixes at Penn
By Larry PlattCould Philly Become a City of Eds, Meds, Beds and … Gaming?
City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas and a local video game entrepreneur have teamed up on Philadelphia's second annual PHL Gaming Conference and Expo, an event The Citizen Recommends
By Christina GriffithCircle of Hope Book Launch
New Yorker author Eliza Griswold followed a progressive local church through its last fraught days following the murder of George Floyd. Join us August 12 for a book release party and conversation about the lessons learned for America
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyPhiladelphia Revealed
Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel University and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts invites the public to connect — and contribute — to Philadelphia’s history through a vast collection of historical objects and artifacts
By Christina GriffithWomen Build It
The next in our Development … for Good series explores how a city designed by and for women could transform Philadelphia
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyCleaning in the House of Healing
Theater of Witness’s new show tells the stories of overlooked frontline workers: environmental services technicians
By Angie Bacha