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Celebrating the founding of our country when it feels like everything is falling apart? Really hard. Celebrating the Philadelphia that’s been hosting the World Cup? Easy

Join The Citizen on June 25 to hear from the bestselling author and critic about making AI work for humans — not the other way around

Like 22 other states, the PA House passed a Montco Rep’s bill to encourage reading in every household. The inspiration? Dolly Parton

Mural Arts Philadelphia’s founder and executive director, who is stepping down this year, has made Philly the public art capital of the country, with over 4,400 murals gracing walls citywide. Here are the ones that tell her story

The man who RFK Jr. wants you to hate just wants to save our kids, using proven science

Why pay Silicon Valley tech companies for your ride when locally-owned taxi cabs are cheaper, faster and put money back into Philadelphia’s economy?

The Welcoming Center’s 2026 dinner series will bring immigrants and native-born Philadelphians together to explore the themes of neighborliness and good citizenship while bonding over the most human of activities: eating

52 small ways to make Philadelphia a little better for you, me, your neighbors and strangers

… happy to have you in the rear view. Here, the things we cared about in the year that was — and what to expect in 2026.

The Philly woman was on probation for 12 years before securing her early release. Now she’s helping others navigate the system — including a local mom who is now probation-free thanks to REFORM Alliance and Myers’ nonprofit, Above All Odds