Arts & Culture
10+ 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 LejeuneThe Ultimate 2020 Ideas We Should Steal Festival Reading List
Want to hear more from our Festival speakers? Check out their books.
By Christine Speer LejeuneHappy Thanksgiving, Youse Guys!
Hear what Philadelphians—from your next-door neighbor to boldfaced Philly names like Amy Gutmann, Tayyib Smith and Bill Hite—are grateful for, even in the midst of a troubled year.
By Katherine Rapin and Christy Speer LeJeuneWords of Revolution, Words of Solace
Join the nonprofit Blue Stoop for a cozy virtual fundraiser to support Philly’s diverse writing community
By Jessica Blatt PressAmerica, Dude! Learn from Black Lives
For our nation to heal, we must open our ears and hearts to the messages our young people are sending us
By Lorene CaryHow Art Can Change the World
Join The Citizen in December to hear from Jane Golden, Shepherd Fairey, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, Hank Willis Thomas, and many more
By Christine Speer LejeuneComedy as the New Frontier of Journalism
Can satire help change the world? Roy Wood Jr. says yes.
By Christine Speer Lejeune