These Truths — The Declarations of Independence
A new exhibit at the American Philosophical Society Museum examines the first 50 years of the most revered document in our nation’s history and how we feel about it today
By Christina Griffith The Man Who Paid for America
What we learned from author, businessman and Citizen supporter Richard Vague about Thomas Willing, America’s first banker
By Courtney DuChene 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 The Key to Staying Out of Prison? Jobs
Through partnerships with the City and HRP Group, the Center for Employment Opportunities is helping formerly incarcerated Philadelphians on the path to a better life
By Christina Griffith Beyond the Grave — Gardening for Good
At The Woodlands, a volunteer-staffed program restores flowers to cradle graves and builds community in the process
By Ellen Miller How Philly Can Add $2 Billion to Its Economy Without Spending a Dime
A former City Councilmember revives a proposal from his time in office that he guarantees will keep more Philadelphians here and boost local businesses
By Bill Green Housing Lessons from … California?
A new report makes the case that the right tax incentive structure — even in regulation-heavy CA — changes everything when it comes to building affordable housing.
By Diana Lind Corporate Citizens Leigh and John Middleton
You know them as the couple who owns the Phillies. You likely know less about their extensive philanthropy, including being the force behind a major new art exhibition — and that’s just fine with them
By Lauren McCutcheon Can We Get a PA Miracle for Literacy?
More than half of adult Philadelphians struggle to read. A year-old literacy coalition is calling for a statewide commitment to a teaching method that has worked in Mississippi and elsewhere
By Dr. James Peterson We Must Ensure Students Can Vote
President Trump is trying to make it harder for college students to cast a ballot. A longtime university president encourages us all to push back for the sake of our democracy
By Elaine Maimon