We hope the content of this website speaks to who we are: storytellers, thrill-seekers, and documenters. We’re out on the streets living, breathing, and creating. But we’re also behind our screens evaluating and compiling the best the city has to offer so that you, our reader and friend, get a glimpse into the true culture of Philly and what makes it so special here.

The truth is that larger, financially-backed outlets tend to skew mainstream in their content. Not us. With no stakeholders, no one to report to, and a mission to document cool, we publish what we want. Our Community Contributors are integral to the volume and quality of content we publish. If you are interested in becoming a Community Contributor, read more here.

PhillyDoes is an inclusive publication; full stop. We look for stories and events that fit our narrative and uncover Philly for what it is: a beautifully diverse city with room for everyone. Deeply rooted in US history yet adaptive and welcoming to different cultures, trends, and ideas, it’s no wonder that Philly is one of the hotspots in the US. We are progressive thinkers. We value originality, creativity, and personal expression. We value experience, dedication, and mentorship–not gatekeeping. We share stories with the intention of educating and inspiring our readers. We value honesty and journalistic integrity, and we hope you will vibe with us.

Our event calendar is a significant part of what we offer our readers. Meticulously handcrafted, we make selections based not only on the crowds we want to attract, but also on the events we ourselves want to attend. Navigating a world of local events and choosing the right ones for our calendar is tricky. That said, we do post a handful of paid submissions, but only if we believe they would resonate with our readers. If you are interested in promoting your event on our calendar, click here.