Arts & Culture
Amy Gutmann’s American Story
Last week at the Weitzman Museum of Jewish History, the former Penn president and US Ambassador to Germany reminded us what it takes to repair the breach
By Larry Platt
Toni Morrison’s Philadelphia
An art exhibit and scholarly center inspired by the Nobel Prize-winning author speak to our political and cultural moment. Will we heed her call?
By Dr. James Peterson
Caryn Kunkle, The Art-World Connector Who Lives in a Museum
The legendary photographer and chef catches up with a born-and-bred Philly gal who works behind the scenes to help our local art scene thrive
By Reuben Harley
Remembering Pierre Robert
A Philadelphian remembers the legendary WMMR DJ who died this week
By David Bradley
This Is the Only Kingdom Author Event
Author Jaquira Díaz will talk about her new novel at a Free Library event on October 30 — and again with Taller Puertorriqueño in January
By Courtney DuChene
Kevin Chevalier, Educator and Culture Impresario
The legendary photographer and chef checks in with a Delco kid-turned-Philly teacher about launching The City Root and teaching kids to speak truth
By Reuben Harley
Lucky’s Great Weiner Race
A Manayunk bar brings back the cutest animal fundraiser in the city, with a Super Bowl-level pressing question: Will long-haired Odie defend his title?
By Olivia Kram
Where Science Meets Art
An Arizona-based consortium is making science digestible by converting complex ideas into art and games. Now, they’re looking to pair Philly-based scientists and artists
By Daya Stevens
Riding High – All Year Long
A weather-proof polo arena for kids – in Philadelphia? That seemingly wild vision has become a reality for young horse riders
By Sabina Louise Pierce
How to celebrate Indigenous People and Italian heritage
With the holiday weekend ahead, here are meaningful ways to celebrate the multicultural influences that abound in Philly
By Charissa Howard