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What Six Years of the Velshi Banned Book Club Taught Us

The MS Now host and Citizen board member looks back at American book bans and has some final thoughts.

By Ali Velshi

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week it's Juneteenth across the City, plus film festivals, Wawa Welcome America's kickoff, Fishtown Taps, Parks Friends Movie Nights, and much more

By Christina Griffith

Lenfest Institute’s Bet on Local News

Ten Philadelphia-area news organizations will receive funding, consulting and innovation services through a two-year, $1 million initiative focused on sustainability

By Jim Friedlich
Business for Good

Ray’s Reusables x Bennett Compost

The Northern Liberties-based refillery and the citywide food scrap pickup service are teaming up to provide drop-off composting

By Courtney DuChene

Summer of Mann

To celebrate its 50th anniversary — and the nation’s 250th — the West Fairmount Park music venue will unveil a dramatic new look to its campus on Monday

By Malcolm Burnley

No ICE in the Cup

West Philadelphia printmaker Peri Law joins a national campaign to keep the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches safe for immigrants, especially the 500,000 fans Philly expects to welcome

By Courtney DuChene

Letters To My Murdered Brother

In Brother Epistles, set to be released this month, Dr. Shanda McManus delves into her decades-long grief after losing her brother to a shooting, and examines the forces shaping the lives of other young Black men.

By Mensah M. Dean

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
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Cory Doctorow’s The Reverse Centaur’s Guide To Life After AI Book Launch

Join The Citizen on June 25 to hear from the bestselling author and critic about making AI work for humans — not the other way around

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Guest Commentary

Nutrition as New Vital Sign

The CEO of a statewide anti-hunger nonprofit makes the argument that Pennsylvania must integrate food into healthcare

By Stuart I. Haniff