Arts & Culture
The Power of Snapshots
While Covid-19 has forced the closure of many after-school programs, Photography Without Borders continues to empower North Philly youth with cameras, connections—and confidence. And now, the students’ work has gone national.
By Jessica Blatt PressCatching Up With Hallee Adelman
With the hit documentary The Social Dilemma and her latest children's book, the author, filmmaker and philanthropist continues to empower young people
By Jessica Blatt PressShhh
What can you say when there’s nothing to say? A poem from a local social activist reflects on the events in Washington this week.
By Marc Erlbaum52 Small Ways To Make A Better Philly
Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Politics of Witch Hunting
A local theater director on how Trump’s post-election Republican enablers have thrust us into a real-life version of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible
By David Bradley“A Caress to the Soul”
The Philadelphia Lullaby Project, launched this year by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute with World Cafe Live, strengthens bonds among parents, babies and communities
By Jessica Blatt Press10+ Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
We can all make the holidays brighter for others this year. Here, some simple, tangible, impactful ways to get started
By Katherine RapinThe Bok Evolution
Six years ago, developer Lindsey Scannapieco set out to turn an old South Philly school building into a space for Philly’s creative class. She overcame neighborhood skeptics to become so much more.
By Christine Speer Lejeune25+ Philly gifts for everyone on your list
Check out our annual gift guide to discover a host of Philly-made goods that give back
By Jessica Blatt PressBeethoven in Beijing
A soaring new documentary from Sam Katz's History Making Productions explores the Philadelphia Orchestra’s role in the revival of classical music in China almost 50 years ago ... and the lasting global impact today
By Christine Speer Lejeune