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
Guest Commentary

Fetterman, Do Your Part To Stop Corruption

The City’s first Inspector General prosecuted financial crimes for 24 years. She warns that Congress’s CLARITY Act would make them harder to stop

By Amy Kurland
Guest Commentary

How The Knicks (Yes, the Knicks) are Like Lincoln

A former Philadelphia Mayor on the political and life lessons gleaned from the NBA Finals

By Michael A. Nutter
Citizen of the Week

Lisa Parker, Peace Maker

The local organizer of an international event believes Philadelphia can still become a beacon of nonviolence and cooperation

By Autumn Demberger
Guest Commentary

Keep Shining, Philly

The city proved itself a remarkable host this summer. Now, a corporate leader notes, it’s time to keep competing on the world stage

By Roberto E. Perez

Bringing Music to the Masses

What began during Covid as outdoor concerts continues in spaces where live professional music can find new audiences

By Cara Kishter

Learning through Play

You know Philadelphia as the mural capital of the world. But did you know we’re closing in on Playful Learning capital too?

By Natalie Pompilio

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week we have Twilight in the Gardens, Empire Strikes Back with the Philadelphia Orchestra,The Notebook at the Academy of Music, Colors of Creation, the Make the World Better Concert, and much more

By Christina Griffith
Art for Change

Renewing a Beloved Program for Kids in Crisis

The CFEVA’s Hand-in-Hand Outreach, which paused during Covid, still believes the power of helping Philadelphia’s most vulnerable children express themselves through creativity

By Saanvi Ram

Fixing the Prison-to-Temp (Worker) Pipeline

The temp work industry has more than doubled since 1990, but members of City Council and labor advocates say more accountability is long overdue

By Malcolm Burnley