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 VelshiFun 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 GriffithLenfest 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 FriedlichRay’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 DuCheneSummer 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 BurnleyNo 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 DuCheneLetters 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. DeanThings 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 GriffithCory Doctorow’s The Reverse Centaur’s Guide To Life After AI Book Launch
Join The Citizen on June 25 to hear from the bestselling author and critic about making AI work for humans — not the other way around
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyNutrition as New Vital Sign
The CEO of a statewide anti-hunger nonprofit makes the argument that Pennsylvania must integrate food into healthcare
By Stuart I. Haniff