Topic: West Philadelphia
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week there's festivals and block parties on North Broad, Lancaster Avenue, the zoo, Chinatown, plus concerts, comedy, dance, and more!
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith
Citizen of the Week: Bigga Dre
A grassroots Black empowerment activist who has long flown under the mainstream radar is one of the reasons Juneteenth in Philly is the harmonious, artful and joyous celebration it is today
By Abigail Chang
Philadelphia Celebrates Juneteenth 2024
A holiday with Philly roots includes some of the city's biggest events of the year, from Germantown to West Philadelphia to Southwest and Old City — and then some
By Abigail Chang and Lauren McCutcheon
Citizen of the Week: Nadia Bosket
The founder of Hoop Dreams, Inc. has figured out how to help Philly kids make friends, be confident and focus on opportunities, using basketball as bait
By Lauren McCutcheon
Let’s Save Democracy … Again!
It’s not enough to just cast your own ballot in 2024. We must also work to get all eligible Philadelphians to vote — or risk losing our democracy as we know it. Here’s how you can join The Citizen in that effort
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Book Excerpt: Grace and Grit In a West Philly Boxing Gym
A local photographer’s new book features the “rich beauty” of the athletes, trainers and family of West Philly’s James Shuler Memorial Boxing Gym.
By Jano Cohen
Outdoor Drinking Spots in Philadelphia
Pop-ups, beer gardens and other seasonal spots in Philly to have some drinks and a nosh out of doors
By Lauren McCutcheon
Gaming for Good
Philly is at the forefront of a rapidly growing, remarkably diverse community of gaming enthusiasts. It’s welcoming to all — and deeply, wonderfully weird.
By Christina Griffith