The Citizen Recommends: A Conversation with Emma Copley Eisenberg

Join the director of Philly writers hub Blue Stoop as she debuts her new book, a coming-of-age tale about murder, self-discovery and being a woman in America

By Kiersten A. Adams

I Love Rock n Roll

Girls Rock Philly uses music, and being in a band, as a way to empower girls

By Emma Eisenberg

The Citizen Recommends: Words of Revolution, Words of Solace

Join the nonprofit Blue Stoop for a cozy virtual fundraiser to support Philly’s diverse writing community

By Jessica Blatt Press

Meet The Disruptor: QSPACES

Queer and trans people have worse health outcomes than the general public. A local couple is trying to change that with a Yelp-like doctors app for LGBTQ Philadelphians

By Emma Eisenberg

In the street, we are Philadelphians

Last year, our writer left the Mummers parade worried for her adopted city. This year, she wonders if it’s a sign of hope

By Emma Eisenberg

Living Music

How music venue World Cafe Live is filling a gap for Philadelphia school students

By Emma Eisenberg

Small Groups Moving Mountains

Bread & Roses Community Fund launches a project that proves philanthropy isn’t just for rich people and foundations—it’s available to every citizen who cares about changing their world

By Emma Eisenberg

Reading between the Co-Ops

A book club series by Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance seeks to turn collective ideas into worker-owned businesses—from groceries to builders to sex workers

By Emma Eisenberg