215 Day of Giving
Two-thirds of Philadelphia nonprofits operate on shoestring budgets. A new fundraiser aims to give them the financial and morale boost they need
By Natalie Pompilio
Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News
Heritage Americans, political frenemies, surveillance pricing, mom power and more smart stories that explain what happened this week
By Lauren McCutcheon
The Dirty Business of Erasing Black History
The federal government may have removed the memorial to slavery on Independence Mall, but the history of African Americans exceeds the limits of historic comfort
By Dr. James Peterson
Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th
Your highly curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly
By Christina Griffith
How Federal Cuts Are Transforming PA’s Solar Industry
Renewable energy provider Solar States hit its stride just as the Trump administration cut subsidies — can a loophole keep them afloat?
By Courtney DuChene
In Pursuit — Philadelphia and the Making of America
Sam Katz’s History Making Productions is releasing a sweeping Philly documentary series nearly 20 years in the making. See the first episode on February 20
By Christina Griffith
Klean Kensington’s Jeremy Chen
Philadelphia wants residents to imagine the future. In Kensington, one resident is helping teens just achieve more than surviving the present
By Emilia Maia
Renters Need Safe Healthy Homes Too
Homeowners aren’t the only ones who need affordable housing that’s fair for its occupants. A tenants rights advocate asks City Council to crack down on negligent landlords
By Melissa Monts
When One Door Closes
REC Philly is no more, but, its co-founder says, Philadelphia's creators are as strong as ever
By David Silver
Free Food at the Free Library
A longtime university president suggests the city’s library system follow Chicago and Baltimore, and add food pantries to its community services
By Elaine Maimon