Topic: Fairmount
Letter from Fairmount
A neighbor of those lost in the tragic fire this week chronicles the horror, the sorrow and, fittingly, the community togetherness that has emerged
By Christine Speer Lejeune
A Tree Ought to Grow in Philly
Trees increase health, safety, and air quality. So why doesn’t the city insist on planting more of them?
By Diana Lind
Do Something: Porch Hop
West Philly Porchfest returns with a day of concerts on stoops throughout the neighborhood. Plus: Party with Connor Barwin, climb aboard the Moshulu for kids, and more ways to be an awesome citizen this week.
By Josh Middleton
Do Something: Get Inside our Prison System
A thought-provoking exhibit at Eastern State Penitentiary questions our prison system. Plus, meet local startup leaders at the Entrepreneur Expo and more ways to make your city better this week
By Josh Middleton
The Citizen Recommends: City of Poetry
The city’s new Poet Laureate invites Philadelphians to see and make poetry happen everywhere
By Yolanda Wisher