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.

Latest Stories

Shoppist

Can a Style-Conscious 30-Something Ever Become a Fan of QVC?

The future of the home-shopping behemoth just might depend on it.

City Life

What’s It Like to Wear the Big Red Suit?

A few Philly-based santas were happy to open up.

Property

Habitat: A Lofty Space in Northern Liberties

A Main Line interior designer gets to experiment with style in her city loft.

Life & Style

10 New Rules For Erasing Wrinkles

Lisa Espinoza of New Hope’s La Chelé gives her best advice for treating wrinkles.

City Life

Best Thing This Week: Mike Buckmire’s Big Shot

The walk-on for the number one team in the country — a Germantown Friends alum — comes through.

Foobooz

Where to Eat This Weekend: Finding Comfort Where We Can

Fried chicken, blood pudding, congee, ramen and Sunday Gravy on a Monday night–because Philly has something to comfort us all, no matter what we love.


FEATURED STORIES

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. 


Property

What $500K Will Buy You in Exton

One beautiful contemporary home on a secluded lot that’s close to everything in Lionville.

Foobooz

Tinsel, a Christmas-Themed Cocktail Bar, Is Popping Up in Midtown Village

Teddy Sourias’s latest project will take over the space next to Finn McCool’s through New Year’s Eve.

City Life

Check Out These Very Merry (And Over the Top) SEPTA Holiday Buses

One looks like the Mystery Machine, and another was inspired by a Disney ride …

Business

This Dermatologist Just Launched a Sun Smart Clothing Line

Here’s how Dr. Erum Ilyas manages her own practice and designs on the side.

Be Well Philly

This Adorable Dog is a Great Running Buddy — And He’s Looking for a Good Home

This is what your life has been missing.

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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.


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City Life

Christian Music Fest Founder Charged With Sexually Assaulting Children

Harry Thomas, the South Jersey pastor behind the Creation Festival, was arrested on Wednesday.

Be Well Philly

10 Smart and Unexpected Gifts for the Yoga Lover in Your Life

They won’t see it coming.

City Life

Police Charge 13-Year-Old Caught With Gun at Society Hill School

Gen. George A. McCall Elementary was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning when the weapon was discovered.

Foobooz

Shop and Sip at Northern Liberties’ Second Street Sessions

Bars and boutiques on North 2nd Street are making holiday gift shopping easy, fun, and boozy this Saturday.

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