Scientific Research is not Republican or Democratic
A long-time university president asks us to promote merit-only criteria for scientific funding
By Elaine Maimon What Six Years of the Velshi Banned Book Club Taught Us
The MS Now host and Citizen board member looks back at American book bans and has some final thoughts.
By Ali Velshi Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week it's Juneteenth across the City, plus film festivals, Wawa Welcome America's kickoff, Fishtown Taps, Parks Friends Movie Nights, and much more
By Christina Griffith Lenfest Institute’s Bet on Local News
Ten Philadelphia-area news organizations will receive funding, consulting and innovation services through a two-year, $1 million initiative focused on sustainability
By Jim Friedlich Make Schools the Center of Philly’s Wealth Strategy
Want to grow our city? The path, the Center for Black Educator Development’s founder argues, is through our children’s classrooms
By Sharif El-Mekki Ray’s Reusables x Bennett Compost
The Northern Liberties-based refillery and the citywide food scrap pickup service are teaming up to provide drop-off composting
By Courtney DuChene Summer of Mann
To celebrate its 50th anniversary — and the nation’s 250th — the West Fairmount Park music venue will unveil a dramatic new look to its campus on Monday
By Malcolm Burnley No ICE in the Cup
West Philadelphia printmaker Peri Law joins a national campaign to keep the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches safe for immigrants, especially the 500,000 fans Philly expects to welcome
By Courtney DuChene Letters To My Murdered Brother
In Brother Epistles, set to be released this month, Dr. Shanda McManus delves into her decades-long grief after losing her brother to a shooting, and examines the forces shaping the lives of other young Black men.
By Mensah M. Dean 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