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
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
Can Kensington Become its own Landlord?
The neighborhood's Corridor Trust is redefining what smart development can look like
By Ben Seal
Ali Velshi Explains The Surveillance Tools Ice is Using
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member talks with technology journalist Jacob Ward about how ICE is tracking us and the threat that represents to our free speech and due process
By Ali Velshi
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have a new exhibit at The Franklin Institute, The Museum of the American Revolution celebrating President's Day, hot spots and shows for Valentine's Day, and much more
By Christina Griffith