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
Guest Commentary

On Opioids and Climate Change

An environmental researcher on why we must consider a dual challenge facing Philadelphians in need if we want to fix the addiction crisis

By Andrea McIntosh

Will PA’s Lawsuit Against TikTok Make Children Safer?

There are similar models to follow — big tobacco, opioids — but also plenty of grey area when it comes to addictive products and practices. A public policy expert explains

By Jonathan Caulkins
Big Rube’s Philly

Style Iconoclast Charlie Lichtenfels

A Philly transplant shares their “Swamp Yankee” style, vintage records and classic 90s looks with the OG entrepreneur, chef and photographer

By Reuben Harley
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Mentorship at Philly Music Fest

This year's festival features Gregory Alan Isakov — and a free chance to learn how the biz works from the inside

By Patrick Rapa
Guest Commentary

Philly Black Entrepreneurs, Bet on Growth

Two eminent African American business leaders on positioning Black-owned Philadelphia businesses for greater success

By Damien Ghee and Regina Hairston

Welcome to Second Chance High

For more than 30 years, YouthBuild Philadelphia has helped young adults reconnect with school after dropping out. Now, it’s launched an evening program to capture those still left behind

By Denisa R. Superville

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have hometown heroes Boys II Men, the ODUNDE Art Sho, Making Time Festival, XPonential Music Festival, Peace Day celebrations, Danny Elfman, Path Metheny, and so much more!

By Christina Griffith
Guest Commentary

Arts Define Philly. So Let’s Fund Them

Philadelphia’s arts and culture sector delivers. Public investment should reflect it.

By Patricia Wilson Aden

“This is How I Can Have Impact”

The Center for Black Educator Development’s scholarship program for aspiring teachers is working to reverse the teacher shortage, one ambitious student at a time

By Natalie Pompilio