Arts & Culture

Katherine Sachs’ ArtPhilly has commissioned 34 new works and a citywide festival for America’s 250th celebration. And that’s just the start

But the work has never been more important, says The Rosenbach Museum & Library Director, despite — or because of — nearly $600,000 in federal funding cuts

An almost 100-year-old tortoise at the Philadelphia zoo is a new mother — and she’s helping save her species in the process.

An author spent 15 years tracking down the identity of the person who invented cryptocurrency for a book that James Patterson has called the “best mystery story of the last 20 years.“ Meet the author on April 22

A Philadelphia tourism and cultural marketer argues for a different type of legacy for the city’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary

Poet Mathias Svalina’s Dream Delivery Service brings play and joy to Philly homes — before dawn

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member sits down with journalist Melissa Chan and activist artist Badiucao to talk about their new graphic novel, authoritarianism, and activism

So far, Philadelphia’s schemes to celebrate the nation’s Semiquincentennial have had their fair share of setbacks and doubters. Is it too late to make next year’s celebration of America our best yet?

The dates you need for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks with an award-winning journalist about her coverage of teenagers, a hate crime and gender that became a book