The Philadelphia Citizen

One Thing to Do Each Week to Make Philly a Better City in 2026

52 small ways to make Philadelphia a little better for you, me, your neighbors and strangers


City Life

Tales of a Two Street Stomper

Foobooz

Philly Mag’s Most Memorable Meals of 2025

Be Well Philly

Did 2025’s Biggest Wellness Trends Live Up to the Hype?

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

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Property

Just Listed in the Poconos: Contemporary in Tobyhanna

Style, comfort and plenty of recreational opportunities, all at an attractive price.

City Life

Reflections on the Reopening of the Weitzman Museum

What the new exhibits at Philadelphia’s museum of Jewish American history — now with a new name — say about the moment we’re living in.

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City Life

Backyard Chickens Could Finally Be Legalized In Philadelphia

“I’m ecstatic,” says longtime Philadelphia backyard chickens activist Maureen Breen. “Dreams do come true.”

Foobooz

Philly Has Some Wild Martinis Right Now

Pasta water ’tinis, kimchi ’tinis, and pickle-beet-caraway ’tinis are all available to nourish your salt-obsessed, cold soul.

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Property

Just Listed: Rebuilt Tudor Revival in Cobbs Creek

The developers who remade this house let it tell them how to remake it. And they listened.

Foobooz

Night Market Is Back, Philly

Head to Overbrook on Thursday night for Federal Donuts, Burrito Feliz and some of our favorite Jamaican food around.


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The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

Our celebration of the 150 most influential Philadelphians who have shaped where we’ve been and those who are determining our future
All Hail the Hoagie

All Hail the Hoagie

Our all-you-can-eat guide to the true king of Philadelphia sandwiches. 


Be Well Philly

12 Kettlebell Exercises to Include in Your Workout Routine ASAP

How to easily — and correctly — use kettlebells for optimal strength training.

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Property

Just Listed: New Federal Townhouse in Grad Hospital

Your friends and neighbors will be amazed at the inside, given what it looks like on the outside.

Foobooz

Townsend EPX Starts Sunday Brunch Service

Plus, The Foodery in Rittenhouse shuts down, Ardmore Restaurant Week returns, and more Philly restaurant news.

Be Well Philly

City Fitness Is Opening a New Gym in East Passyunk

The Philly-based fitness brand will close its South Philly location in favor of a space double the size, four blocks away.

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Property

Just Listed: Updated Trinity in Hawthorne

The only things that are traditional about this trinity are its facade and the arrangement of its floors.

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An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

There are thousands of reasons to feel bullish about the future of our amazing city — all you have to do is look around.

Best of Philly 2025

Best of Philly 2025

Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2025: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.


Foobooz

Farewell, Dock Street West

Plus, more Philly booze news.

City Life

Q&A: Philly Playwright James Ijames on Winning the Pulitzer

“We had some champagne last night,” the South Philly resident told us less than 24 hours after getting the news. “But now I gotta go to work.”

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City Life

Finally, Somebody Wrote the “F&*k the PPA” Song We’ve Always Dreamed Of

Snacktime is a true civic treasure.

Things to Do

1040 Creative — a New Artistic Hub — Opens in Northern Liberties

The space contains an art gallery, artist’s studios, and classes for all ages.

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