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
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
40 Urban Gardening Ideas for Your Philly Back Yard
You don’t need a farm to grow food. We’ve got 40 ways to cultivate a bountiful urban garden on your block, in your back yard, or even on a petite front stoop.
By Kae Lani Palmisano and Sandy Hingston
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
What We Learned about The Path to a Clean Energy Future
At an event hosted by Natural Allies for a Cleaner Energy Future this week, local thought leaders discussed a “big tent” approach to energy policy which could grow jobs and lower costs for consumers
By Malcolm Burnley
A Sensory-Friendly Guide to Philadelphia
Museums, performances, and experiences across the city offering quieter hours, relaxed shows, and thoughtful accommodations.
By Laura Swartz