Events
Sara Novic’s Mother Tongue
The Philadelphia writer on her new memoir on becoming deaf, parenting a deaf child, and the history of deaf culture in the United States
By Courtney DuChene
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly it's the return of Parks on Tap, the Craft Brewers Conference comes to the Convention Center, Theater Week is happening, new history and art exhibits are opening, and much more
By Christina Griffith
Jane Golden, Edward G. Rendell Lifetime Achievement Award
Mural Arts Philadelphia’s founder and executive director, who is stepping down this year, has made Philly the public art capital of the country, with over 4,400 murals gracing walls citywide. Here are the ones that tell her story
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Man Who Paid for America
What we learned from author, businessman and Citizen supporter Richard Vague about Thomas Willing, America’s first banker
By Courtney DuChene
Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th
Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly
By Christina Griffith
Corporate Citizens Leigh and John Middleton
You know them as the couple who owns the Phillies. You likely know less about their extensive philanthropy, including being the force behind a major new art exhibition — and that’s just fine with them
By Lauren McCutcheon
What We Learned about The Path to a Clean Energy Future
At an event hosted by Natural Allies for a Cleaner Energy Future this week, local thought leaders discussed a “big tent” approach to energy policy which could grow jobs and lower costs for consumers
By Malcolm Burnley
A Sensory-Friendly Guide to Philadelphia
Museums, performances, and experiences across the city offering quieter hours, relaxed shows, and thoughtful accommodations.
By Laura Swartz
Pomp, Parade and Posterity
The interim CEO of the Constitution Center urges us to mark our calendars for a celebration that reminds us of a fundamental truth: having fun is our civic duty, too
By Vince Stango
We Are America March
From Independence Hall to the Capitol steps, 100 people trek 160 miles to prove that solidarity isn’t just a word — it’s a journey
By Autumn Demberger