The Philadelphia Citizen

The Ballot Questions in the 2026 General Election

The two measures voters can approve or reject on November 3rd give an edge to small and local businesses, and make the city’s art and culture department permanent.


City Life

What 25 Years of Teaching Our Kids Has Taught America’s Teacher of the Year Leon Smith

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Philadelphia Wedding

Want to Get Married for Free at an Eagles Tailgate? Here’s Your Chance

Restaurants

Where to Eat in Chinatown

Latest Stories

Restaurants

A Pizza Legend Returns With Wild New Slices

A slice of Fishtown’s old Pizza Brain is now at Cerveau, where crab rangoon pies are served with Citywides.

Be Well Philly

Mental Health in a Hoodie?

Hollie Mershon is sparking conversations about mental health with her Weightless apparel brand.

Be Well Philly

Introducing the Three Finalists of This Year’s Health Hero Challenge

Vote now through September 30th to determine the 2026 Be Well Philly Health Hero.

City Life

You Landed the Job. Now Here’s How to Make the Most of Your Paycheck.

A bigger paycheck can open up new possibilities. Here’s how to balance spending, saving and investing without letting lifestyle inflation take over.

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Be Well Philly

Can You Actually Cook Your Way Off Medication?

How Philadelphia’s top medical schools are turning future physicians into culinary experts to chip away at chronic disease

Restaurants

Heavy Metal Sausage Co. Pauses Table Service Following City Health Inspection

While takeout is still available, South Philly’s favorite charcuterie and sandwich shop must navigate a heap of city paperwork to bring back dine-in service.


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The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

Our highly anticipated guide to the most exciting, compelling, and provocative restaurants in Philly


City Life

Netanyahu: The Philadelphia Years

How four years in 1960s Elkins Park shaped one of the world’s most controversial figures

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City Life

Q&A: The Creative CEO Behind This Year’s Massive Fringe Festival

Nell Bang-Jensen says down with censorship, up with experimental Belgians and South Philly grandmas. 

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Things to Do

The Best Fall Festivals to Check Out This Season in Philly

Fall is coming, so mark your calendars to celebrate, eat, and explore your way through Philly.

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Restaurants

Meet the Philadelphian Bringing Water Ice to Disneyland

West Philly native Lemier Mitchell took a hometown staple from a food truck to the Land of Mickey and Minnie.

Philadelphia Wedding

Boots? For Your Wedding? Groundbreaking!

Consider these your modern glass slippers.

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

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The Best Fall Festivals to Check Out This Season in Philly

The Best Fall Festivals to Check Out This Season in Philly

Mark your calendars to celebrate, eat, and explore your way through Philly.

Best of Philly 2026

Best of Philly 2026

Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2026: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.


Restaurants

Nationally Renowned Chefs Are Coming to Philly to Celebrate Black Cuisine

Oxtail Collective’s event will bring early Black culinary pioneers into focus through live demos, panel discussions, and tastings.

The Philadelphia Citizen

These People Go to Public Meetings So You Don’t Have To

Committee of 70 is reviving the Philadelphia chapter of a Chicago-born program to make sure everyone knows what’s going on in city meetings.

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Life & Style

Getaway: The New Obama Presidential Center, Plus 25 Other Reasons to Visit Chicago Now

Explore new and classic restaurants, take a boat tour, and hit up the city’s jazz clubs.

Dr. Mike talks about the study that says that drinking five cups of coffee a day can be good for you
Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: How Much Coffee Can I Actually Drink Daily?

The American Heart Association recently said healthy adults can drink five cups of coffee per day. (Really!) Our beloved Penn doc weighs in.

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