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

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, 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
How To Really Run A City

A Masterclass in Politics and Fearlessness

By J.P. Romney
Guest Commentary

Philly Trash Doesn’t Have to Burn in Chester

Mayor Parker wants to renew the City’s waste contract with a notorious Chester incinerator. Can City Council be our “clean and green” hero?

By Russell Zerbo
Guest Commentary

Is Haring Historic?

When it comes to the artist’s “We the Youth” mural in Point Breeze, a Philly curator says, well, duh

By RJ Rushmore

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
Ideas We Should Steal

Make our Rivers So Clean, You Can Swim in Them

A partnership of organizations has made Baltimore Harbor swimmable again. Could Philly do that with the Delaware and the Schuylkill?

By Courtney DuChene