Arts & Culture

The Blue Stoop founder and author of the new novel, Housemates, on the best new books to read this summer by local authors

As she was writing Housemates, her new novel about creating art, Emma Copley Eisenberg helped start and foster an organization that makes it a little easier to create art in Philadelphia

A local photographer’s new book features the “rich beauty” of the athletes, trainers and family of West Philly’s James Shuler Memorial Boxing Gym.

Phoebe Bachman builds opportunities for collaboration and civic engagement, including a pop-up space that artistically re-imagines the City’s budget office, open now at LOVE Park. The latest in a series with Forman Arts Initiative.

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member interviews author Lois Lowry about the dark themes in The Giver that guide young readers through discovering their humanity

Chela Ixcopal became an artist by following his heart. That’s how he came to represent immigrants’ rights groups and kids pursuing art for the first time

Follow our guide to outdoor dining in Philly to discover spots around town for delicious food and drink in gardens, on tucked-away patios and other Insta-worthy surrounds

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member interviews Katherine Paterson on the universal and sometimes dark themes of childhood in the enduring classic Bridge to Terabithia

The chef and photographer catches up with the former NBA player and current Sixers TV analyst, world traveler, fitness devotee and fashion plate

Marijuana’s official holiday is approaching. How you can celebrate, get a medical marijuana card, and help PA join its neighbors in legalizing recreational pot