Voice: Christina Griffith
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 GriffithFun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have South Street Spring Fest, Chestnut Hill's Home & Garden Festival, the Broad Street Run, Bat Out of Hell: The Musical, and much more
By Christina GriffithThese Truths — The Declarations of Independence
A new exhibit at the American Philosophical Society Museum examines the first 50 years of the most revered document in our nation’s history and how we feel about it today
By Christina GriffithThe Key to Staying Out of Prison? Jobs
Through partnerships with the City and HRP Group, the Center for Employment Opportunities is helping formerly incarcerated Philadelphians on the path to a better life
By Christina GriffithYouth Citizen Yuvaraj R. Gambhir
For his advocacy, fundraising, mentorship and more, the Philly native and University of Pennsylvania senior is this year’s Youth Citizen of the Year
By Christina GriffithIn Pursuit — Philadelphia and the Making of America
Sam Katz’s History Making Productions is releasing a sweeping Philly documentary series nearly 20 years in the making. See the first episode on February 20
By Christina GriffithGood Bones
A new play by Philly's own Pulitzer-winning playwright James Ijames explores the messy tensions of urban living as a way to highlight what matters in cities: Personal connections
By Christina GriffithNew Voters For America’s Future
A Conestoga High student launched New Voters to register her peers in 2017. Now her nonprofit is challenging young people to claim ownership over America’s next 250 years.
By Christina GriffithDoes The Kensington Wellness Court Work?
The $5.5 million pilot program is a key part of Mayor Parker’s plan to address the addiction and homelessness issues in the ravaged neighborhood. Nine months in, no one seems to know when — or if — we’ll know it’s successful
By Christina GriffithAn Artist of All Trades
Jasmine Lynea is best known for their short films. But the Philadelphia filmmaker is also working on an immersive installation at NextFab, has taught photography and film at high school, collages, woodworks …
By Christina Griffith