Arts & Culture

We took a few diverse young Philadelphians to see the play about the former mayor. A frank and provocative race discussion followed

It was great—but could have been better. Some lessons for next time

Cities around the country have replaced Columbus Day with a celebration of native people. In Philly, we celebrate a fairy tale that isn’t even historically true. Isn’t it time that changed?

In an excerpt from the new biography of the citizen activist turned urban planner, guess which city showed her how not to do redevelopment?

The premiere foodie event is more than a great party; it’s also a sign that dining out has become a socio-political movement

Philanthropist Ajay Raju—with help from Christie’s Auction House—uses international art to make Philly a destination city and connect the haves and have-nots

In his musical tribute to James Baldwin, iconoclastic singer and songwriter Stew takes us back to a time when there was such a thing as public intellectuals

Philly’s Parks on Tap has revived interest in some city parks. Now the city of Memphis has stolen the idea for its own civic purpose

A young Philadelphian talks about her lifelong “friendship” with the former Mayor during a DNC StorySlam

The museum revives an Albert Barnes tradition with the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas