Topic: The Citizen Recommends
Dine 4 Democracy
Dine 4 Democracy, powered by The Philadelphia Citizen, is launching a movement of engaged citizens, one dinner party at a time
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyI Am Jane Doe
The documentary about sex trafficking, produced by a local philanthropist, opens Friday and asks: What happens when child sex traffickers hide behind the First Amendment?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyJohn Maeda
He put the “A” in “STEAM.” Tomorrow he leads off a Drexel series featuring thought leaders who are rethinking learning
By Larry PlattCemeteries as Community Spaces
Snowshoeing, grave gardening and exploring West Philly’s Woodlands Cemetery
By Meredith DegyanskyThe Public Classroom
A Penn Museum series, open to the public, explores race through the lens of science
By Gillian McGoldrickLessons in Empathy
PeacePraxis founder Christa Tinari offers tips in raising empathetic children at a Peace Day event in Chestnut Hill Thursday
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMovies in the Park
A summer-long initiative brings outdoor film screenings to little-known parks across Philly—boosting interest in our green spaces and encouraging community-building across neighborhoods.
By Josh MiddletonConnor Barwin’s Make The World Better Benefit
Join the Eagles linebacker for local bands Hop Along and Waxahatchee—and help rebuild a city park
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyPark Love
LOVE Your Park Week starts Saturday with a citywide cleanup—and continues with park-celebrating events all week
By Josh Middleton100 Days Out Block Party
This weekend’s bash at the Constitution Center aims to get locals excited about the Democratic National Convention in July.
By Josh Middleton