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 GriffithOn 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 McIntoshWill 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 CaulkinsStyle 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 HarleyMentorship 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 RapaPhilly 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 HairstonWelcome 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. SupervilleFun 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 GriffithArts 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