Your Guide to Earth Day Events and Volunteering Around Philly From volunteering to kids’ activities, there’s something for everyone in Philly looking to celebrate Earth Day.

All the ways to give back to our planet this Earth Day.
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Your Guide to the 2026 Primary Election All the candidates — Democratic and Republican — that will appear on Philadelphians’ primary ballots May 19, 2026

All the candidates — Democratic and Republican — on Philadelphians’ ballots on May 19, 2026.
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Things to Do in Philly This Week and Weekend Things to do in Philly this week: Sandy Sprint, Parks on Tap, Citizen of the Year Awards, Philly Pheast, Living History Day, and much more

This week in Philly it's the return of Parks on Tap, the Craft Brewers Conference comes to the Convention Center, Theater Week is happening, new history and art exhibits are opening, and much more.
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Planting Community, One Grave at a Time The Woodlands grave gardening program has been transformational to the historic cemetery and green space, and also the people who tend it.

At The Woodlands, a volunteer-staffed program restores flowers to cradle graves and builds community in the process.
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Guest Commentary: How Philly Can Add $2 Billion to Its Economy Bill Green revives a tax reform proposal from his time in office that should keep more Philadelphians here and boost local businesses

How Philly Can Add $2 Billion to Its Economy Without Spending a Dime
A former City Councilmember revives a proposal from his time in office that he guarantees will keep more Philadelphians here and boost local businesses.
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The Citizen Recommends: These Truths — The Declarations of Independence A new exhibit at the American Philosophical Society Museum examines the first 50 years of the Declaration of Independence

A new exhibit at the American Philosophical Society Museum examines the first 50 years of the most revered document in our nation’s history and how we feel about it today.
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CEO Offers The Key to Staying Out of Prison: Jobs Through partnerships with the City and HRP Group, CEO is helping formerly incarcerated Philadelphians on the path to a better life

Through partnerships with the City and HRP Group, the Center for Employment Opportunities is helping formerly incarcerated Philadelphians on the path to a better life.
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Things to Do For America's 250th Celebrate America's 250th this week with a Firstival, a call for Philly photos, a documentary screening, new exhibits, and more

Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly.
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Ideas We Should Steal: Fix the Sidewalks! Denver is the latest major city to launch a comprehensive plan for repairing and expanding its sidewalk networks — can Philly be next?

Denver just became the latest major city to launch a comprehensive plan for repairing and expanding its sidewalk networks. What is Philly waiting for?
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RECAP: Thomas Willing, the Man who Paid for America What we learned from author, businessman and Citizen supporter Richard Vague about Thomas Willing, America’s first banker

What we learned from author, businessman and Citizen supporter Richard Vague about Thomas Willing, America’s first banker.
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Tune into Inside Story on 6ABC today at 11:30AM to hear from Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt.

Listen: Velshi On Trump's Threat to Destroy 'A Whole Civilization' Ali Velshi warns not to dismiss Trump's threats as anything less than a precursor to genocide, and a violation of international law

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member warns not to dismiss Trump's threats as anything less than a precursor to genocide, and a violation of international law.
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Things to Do in Philly This Week and Weekend Things to do in Philly this week: Manayunk StrEAT Festival, Band of Horses, Hannibal Burress, PHILADANCO!, NoLibs block party, and much more

This weekend in Philly it's the return of the Manayunk StrEAT Festival, Printmaking By The People is on exhibit, PHILADANCO! performs, Panda Fest takes over Dilworth Park, and much more.
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Citizen of the Year: Corporate Citizens Leigh and John Middleton You know them as the Phillies owners. You likely know less about their philanthropy, like being the force behind a major new art exhibition — and that’s just fine with them

You know them as the couple who owns the Phillies. You likely know less about their extensive philanthropy, including being the force behind a major new art exhibition — and that’s just fine with them.
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The New Urban Order: Housing Lessons from … California? A new report makes the case that "Bonus Law" zoning incentives — even in regulation-heavy CA — are game changers for affordable housing

A new report makes the case that the right tax incentive structure — even in regulation-heavy CA — changes everything when it comes to building affordable housing.
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Can We Get a PA Miracle for Literacy? The PA Literacy Coalition is calling for a statewide commitment to a teaching method that has worked in Mississippi and elsewhere

More than half of adult Philadelphians struggle to read. A year-old literacy coalition is calling for a statewide commitment to a teaching method that has worked in Mississippi and elsewhere.
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We Must Ensure Students Can Vote President Trump is trying to make it harder for college students to cast a ballot. Elaine Maimon encourages us to push back for the sake of democracy

President Trump is trying to make it harder for college students to cast a ballot. A longtime university president encourages us all to push back for the sake of our democracy.
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The Citizen Recommends: Have Your Say in the City Budget Mural Arts is helping Philadelphians have their say in how the City of Philadelphia's expends their money this year with The People's Budget

It’s budget season, time for Philadelphians to comment on how the City should spend their money in the coming year. Mural Arts helps you do it.
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RECAP: The Path to a Clean Energy Future Local thought leaders discussed a “big tent” approach to energy policy at the Natural Allies for a Cleaner Energy Future event

At an event hosted by Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future this week, local thought leaders discussed a “big tent” approach to energy policy which could grow jobs and lower costs for consumers.
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The Citizen Recommends: These Truths — The Declarations of Independence A new exhibit at the American Philosophical Society Museum examines the first 50 years of the Declaration of Independence

@amphilsociety.bsky.social 's newest exhibit examines how the Declaration of Independence developed over 50 years, and reminds all of us that its ideals are a process.
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Where to Eat at Citizens Bank Park The best new food at the Phillies’ home stadium this year, plus some of our all-time favorites at Citizens Bank Park.

Going to a Phillies game anytime soon? Here are the best the new foods at Citizens Bank Park this year, plus some of our all-time favorites.
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Ideas We Should Steal: Fix the Sidewalks! Denver is the latest major city to launch a comprehensive plan for repairing and expanding its sidewalk networks — can Philly be next?

Philly's sidewalks are in rough condition, and poorly maintained sidewalks impede the safety and mobility of everyone. Denver is one of the latest cities to launch a major repair and expansion plan for their sidewalks. Will we be next?
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Philly, Porch Pirate City Philadelphia has the country’s second-highest rate of package theft. Whose fault is it — and what is the solution?

Philadelphia has the country’s second-highest rate of package theft. Whose fault is it — and what is the solution?
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RECAP: Thomas Willing, the Man who Paid for America What we learned from author, businessman and Citizen supporter Richard Vague about Thomas Willing, America’s first banker

In new book, The Banker Who Made America, Richard Vague biographs Thomas Willing, outlining the outsized impact this oft-forgotten Founding Father had on America’s early years. Here's what he taught us at our event last Tuesday.
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CEO Offers The Key to Staying Out of Prison: Jobs Through partnerships with the City and HRP Group, CEO is helping formerly incarcerated Philadelphians on the path to a better life

The staff at the Center for Employment Opportunities are committed to human services, justice, and helping returning citizens find jobs, rebuild their lives, and stay free.
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Meet the Citizens of the Year These local heroes make Philly stronger, wiser, healthier, kinder and more awesome. Help us celebrate them at our April 22 awards dinner

Meet this year's honorees for our third annual Citizen of the Year Awards, and RSVP today!
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How Bobby Clarke and the Broad Street Bullies Became Immortal The only Flyers teams to win a Stanley Cup defined what Philly grit looked like for a generation.

As the Flyers gear up for their first playoff run in six years, take a look at how the Broad Street Bullies defined what Philly grit looked like for a generation.
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Things to Do For America's 250th Celebrate America's 250th this week with a Firstival, a call for Philly photos, a documentary screening, new exhibits, and more

This year’s Independence Day celebrations promise to be the party of a lifetime. Or at least, one not seen in at least 50 years. Here's what to do this week.
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The New Urban Order: Housing Lessons from … California? A new report makes the case that "Bonus Law" zoning incentives — even in regulation-heavy CA — are game changers for affordable housing

In the past decade, California has enacted more than 100 housing laws to address the state’s housing shortage and affordability crisis. But which are actually making a positive impact?
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Guest Commentary: How Philly Can Add $2 Billion to Its Economy Bill Green revives a tax reform proposal from his time in office that should keep more Philadelphians here and boost local businesses

Former City Councilmember Bill Green outlines a proposal that restructures the entire tax system around the principle that residents and businesses will leave if they are overtaxed, eroding the very tax base the municipality needs.
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