Arts & Culture
Why Are We Not Standing Up For Books?
A Montco state senator has proposed a ban on all book bans in Pennsylvania. This should be something everyone agrees on
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy“Why Would They Do This?”
An Afghan teacher, a U.S. author and the Philly-fueled rescue from Taliban oppression
By Christina GriffithStrengthen Bonds Among Museums
In the next in a series of political and policy advice to presumptive Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker, the National Liberty Museum CEO calls for deeper investment in the city’s cultural institutions — a driver of democracy for all Philadelphians
By Alaine ArnottFall in Philadelphia
The biggest and best fall festivals, art openings, concerts and more happening this fall in Philly
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffPhilly Fashion Week
One of the bigger shows at last week’s stylish event had to relocate on the fly to an unexpected runway. It was beautiful.
By Reuben HarleyYour Local (Art) DJ
Video artist Rashid Zakat’s Revival! ingeniously mixes R&B, cartoons, TikToks and gospel. Now, he’s dreaming of becoming Philly’s foremost (only?) art DJ
By Logan CryerAli Velshi Banned Book Club on Anne Frank
The MSNBC host welcomes Israeli illustrator David Polonsky to discuss the universal experience of love, puberty, and the world's most famous child author
By Ali VelshiMake Art? Have It Reviewed Here
Lori Waxman, the 60 wrd/min art critic, is seeking Philadelphia artists who want quick, real-time, professional reviews of their work
By Lauren McCutcheon“A Place Where Everyone Comes Together”
The architect of Central Park’s Edenic resurgence has retired to our own Rittenhouse Square, where he is the most well-versed park volunteer. Here’s what he thinks we can learn from NYC
By Christine Speer LejeuneThe TikTok Historian
Isa Segalovich brings critical race theory to the short video site. Can she defy the platform’s notorious frivolity in favor of serious discussion?
By RJ Rushmore