Topic: The Citizen Recommends
The Citizen Recommends: “Talking” To Your Dead Loved Ones
A Rail Park installation allows a grieving local writer to call her deceased parents and convey thoughts that are “carried by the wind.”
By Natalie Pompilio
The Citizen Recommends: Reading Promise Week
A weeklong celebration of literacy seeks to empower Philadephians of all ages to find strength, and joy, in literacy.
By Erinda Sheno
The Citizen Recommends: Alex G Concert to Benefit Make the World Better
Former Eagle Connor Barwin’s annual fundraiser to rebuild city parks features the Philly-born singer songwriter, a tailgate party with special guests and a chance to rock out for good
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Citizen Recommends: BlackStar Film Festival 2023
The Philadelphia-born pillar of excellence in film celebrates BIPOC-made movies and the people who make them — with care for all
By Kiersten A. Adams
The Citizen Recommends: Biking 158 miles from Philly to Harrisburg
The nonprofit We Love Philly is leading a bike ride from August 17 to August 20 to raise awareness for Act 158. Join them for all or part of the journey in support of high school students throughout the Commonwealth.
By Jessica Blatt Press
Citizen Recommends: The Journey Within: An Evening of Meditation, Wisdom and the Art of Living Joyfully
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, returns to Philadelphia for an evening of less stress and more joy
By Lauren McCutcheon
The Citizen Recommends: Gradually, Then Suddenly — The Bankruptcy of Detroit Screening
The newest documentary from Sam Katz’s History Making Productions exhibits a universal story about municipal problem-solving
By Ethan Young
The Citizen Recommends: Total Impact Summit
The annual ImpactPHL event doubles down on the business-for-good nonprofit’s mission: Putting money to work for Philadelphians
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Citizen Recommends: Trombonist Brent White’s Broken Toy
A novelist and Penn professor reflects on the healing and restorative power of the Philly composer’s work, which he’s performing at Drexel Wednesday
By Lorene Cary
The Citizen Recommends: Learning to Become a Writer Who Makes a Difference
A long-time college president and researcher in the teaching of writing recommends that readers take a free online course from Miami University (Ohio)
By Elaine Maimon