Socialism isn’t Winning; the Status Quo is Losing
Left, right or even moderate — what’s most essential is being a fighter for change rather than a defender of where we are (some effective incumbents excepted)
By David M. Stone Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have Bruno Mars and Breaking Benjamin live, Community Workday at East Fairmount Park, Labor Day celebrations, and much more
By Christina Griffith What Arts Funding?
It can drive the local economy and bring us all together. So why is City Hall lagging behind other cities in investing in arts and culture?
By Larry Platt Philadelphia’s Adult Literacy Rate is Not What You Think
Do more than half of us really read at or below a 5th grade level? An adult education researcher says it’s high time we understood the origin of that oft-cited, misunderstood factoid
By Jennifer D. Kobrin 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 College Acceptance
How Heights Philadelphia is helping thousands of local students find their path to — and through — college
By Diemmy Dang Is The Antidote to Democratic Despair Thinking Smaller?
Coming together for your community is a first step in repairing our politically fractured society. Proof positive: Cities and towns across the U.S., even here in Philly, are doing it
By Richard McKnight Meet the Philadelphia Documenters
Committee of 70 is reviving the Philadelphia chapter of a Chicago-born program to make sure everyone knows what’s going on in city meetings. Transparency and jobs ensue
By Courtney DuChene Hunger Feeds Violence
If food insecurity directly impacts neighborhood violence, why isn’t fighting hunger part of a comprehensive antiviolence strategy?
By Ericka Gaines