Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th
Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly
By Christina Griffith The Promise of Democracy 250th Summit
Pulitzer Prize winning author Jon Meacham headlines a two-day deep dive into the state of our democracy, a must-attend for civic-minded Philadelphians
By Courtney DuChene 50+ ways to help fight climate change
Taking action to protect our planet is the work of our lifetime. Ready to dive in? Here are 50+ ways you can actually make an impact.
By Katherine Rapin and Josh Middleton Philadelphia Women, Still Underpaid
Our city’s pay equity paradox: Women who work have more education, and still earn less. An executive on how to fix this
By Meghan Pierce Perpay
A Philadelphia B Corp helps subscribers increase their credit scores simply by buying vacuum cleaners and iPhones
By Courtney DuChene Why My First Year of Teaching Won’t be My Last
A teacher at a North Philly elementary school offers a reason to hope for our kids — and a pathway to success in public education
By Kayla Banks When Devolution is Evolution
Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham devolved his city to greatness, and would like to do the same for the whole U.K. Should Philly defy other U.S. cities to do the same?
By Diana Lind The Escalating Fight For Voting Rights Ahead of The Midterms
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member sits down with political commentators Harry Sisson and Joe Walsh to discuss Trump's threats to our free and fair elections
By Ali Velshi Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week we welcome StorySLAM, not one but two comedy festivals, National Liberty Museum's Great American Tailgate, the 100th birthday of the Ben Franklin Bridge, and much more
By Christina Griffith The Region’s Most Underrated Economic Engine is Hiding in Plain Sight
Drive-to experiential resorts within two hours of Center City are quietly becoming a local economic engine. Philadelphia's civic leadership should treat them like one
By Josh McCallen