Shaheed Rucker, Art Maker
An artist known for collages, visual marketing and a vintage design market speaks with a kindred spirit, chef, photographer and brand entrepreneur
By Reuben Harley Joel Austin, Dean of Daddy University
Twenty-two years ago, a veteran from West Philly felt left out of the parenting equation. Today, he’s turned thousands of local dads into successful child-rearers
By Ashleigh N. DeLuca Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have Rush, Summer Ale Fest, National Treasure Weekend, Urban Art Fest, the Naked Bike Ride, and much more!
By Christina Griffith Guess Who Loves “Socialism” in America?
As a local business leader notes, it’s not just a subset of Dems who advocate for — and benefit from — policies commonly associated with socialist societies
By John Moore How to Fix Our (Somewhat) Sh**ty Delaware
The E. coli don’t lie. Philly’s biggest river seriously stinks. Here’s what the City can — and must — do about it
By Courtney DuChene A 100-Year-Old Idea for Feeding American Cities
Twenty percent of Philadelphians regularly experience hunger — in part because they live in food deserts. National urban thinkers lay out an idea we should steal for reinventing the grocery store, from Mamdani’s New York to Atlanta, Georgia
By Bruce Katz The Guide to Philadelphia for College Students Who Care
So, you’re coming to school — maybe Temple, Drexel, Penn, Jefferson, Moore, St. Joe’s — in Philly. Here’s everything you need to know about how to be a top-notch Philadelphia citizen
By Gianna Voges Keeping Gen Z in Philly
According to a new report from Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia-area young adults want to stay here — but struggle to find fulfilling career pathways in the city
By Malcolm Burnley 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 Who is Emily Mello, New Muralist-in-Chief?
And how will the museum expert from out of town run Philly's own and beloved Mural Arts Philadelphia?
By Victor Fiorillo