The 60 Wrd/Min Art Critic Comes to Philadelphia

Close to 30 Philadelphia artists brought their work to Broad Street, where an esteemed Chicago art writer typed up fast yet incredibly insightful reviews. Here is the result.

By Lori Waxman
Art for Change

The Late Bloomer

Multidisciplinary artist, musician and cultural provocateur Taji Ra’oof Nahl got his artistic start later in life, opening an Old City gallery, creating wearable art from vintage clothing, and now, collaborating on experimental film.

By Logan Cryer
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Ali Velshi Banned Book Club on Texas Libraries

The MSNBC host invites Texas Library Association Executive Director Shirley Robinson to talk about the latest Texas house bill on book banning

By Ali Velshi
Big Rube’s Philly

Mal’s Barber Shop

Mal Robinson, whose one-man shop in Southwest Philly is an enclave of respect, conversation and relaxation for Black men and boys, talks about choices with the iconic Philly photographer, chef and style icon

By Reuben Harley
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Ali Velshi Banned Book Club with Jonathan Safran Foer

The MSNBC host joins the author to discuss the thought-provoking themes of great literature overlooked by those banning books over uncomfortable passages

By Ali Velshi
The Citizen Recommends

Reading Promise Week

A weeklong celebration of literacy seeks to empower Philadephians of all ages to find strength, and joy, in literacy.

By Erinda Sheno

Why Are We Not Standing Up For Books?

A Montco state senator has proposed a ban on all book bans in Pennsylvania. This should be something everyone agrees on

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

“Why Would They Do This?”

An Afghan teacher, a U.S. author and the Philly-fueled rescue from Taliban oppression

By Christina Griffith
Memo to Madam Mayor

Strengthen Bonds Among Museums

In the next in a series of political and policy advice to presumptive Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker, the National Liberty Museum CEO calls for deeper investment in the city’s cultural institutions — a driver of democracy for all Philadelphians

By Alaine Arnott

Fall in Philadelphia

The biggest and best fall festivals, art openings, concerts and more happening this fall in Philly

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff