Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have Rush, Summer Ale Fest, National Treasure Weekend, Urban Art Fest, the Naked Bike Ride, and much more!
By Christina GriffithGuess Who Loves “Socialism” in America?
As a local business leader notes, it’s not just a subset of Dems who advocate for — and benefit from — policies commonly associated with socialist societies
By John MooreHow to Fix Our (Somewhat) Sh**ty Delaware
The E. coli don’t lie. Philly’s biggest river seriously stinks. Here’s what the City can — and must — do about it
By Courtney DuCheneA 100-Year-Old Idea for Feeding American Cities
Twenty percent of Philadelphians regularly experience hunger — in part because they live in food deserts. National urban thinkers lay out an idea we should steal for reinventing the grocery store, from Mamdani’s New York to Atlanta, Georgia
By Bruce KatzThe Guide to Philadelphia for College Students Who Care
So, you’re coming to school — maybe Temple, Drexel, Penn, Jefferson, Moore, St. Joe’s — in Philly. Here’s everything you need to know about how to be a top-notch Philadelphia citizen
By Gianna VogesKeeping Gen Z in Philly
According to a new report from Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia-area young adults want to stay here — but struggle to find fulfilling career pathways in the city
By Malcolm BurnleyThings 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 GriffithWho is Emily Mello, New Muralist-in-Chief?
And how will the museum expert from out of town run Philly's own and beloved Mural Arts Philadelphia?
By Victor FiorilloWhat We Saw at the Promise of Democracy 250th Summit
After the fireworks and red-white-and-blue parades, Committee of 70 convened some of the nation’s most esteemed thought leaders on politics and civic life to talk about, if not the next 250 years, then at least the next few months
By Lauren McCutcheonDoing Right by Your Pet
We call our animals our children. Then why, asks a former pet insurance professional, don’t we plan ahead for their medical care?
By Steve Schonberg