Topic: Philadelphia History

Your September 2023 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar
The dates you need and things to do in Philadelphia to make this year your civic best
By Lauren McCutcheon
Big Rube’s Philly: Hip Hop Saved My Life
The culture, which turns 50 today, shaped the popular chef/ photographer, who has grown up with, clothed, fed and photographed musical legends from and in Philly. Here, some of his favorite moments
By Reuben Harley
Your City Defined: I-95 (a Troubled History)
The overpass collapse last week was not the first catastrophe associated with Philly’s stretch of interstate. That dates back to … the beginning
By J.P. Romney
Philadelphia Celebrates Juneteenth 2023
A three-day weekend makes it easy to enjoy more of the city’s biggest events in Germantown, West Philadelphia, Southwest and Old City — and then some
By Abigail Chang and Lauren McCutcheon
It’s the Pragmatism, Stupid!
We asked 15 historians to rank Philly's leaders throughout time. As Election Day approaches, our mayoral candidates — and voters — could learn a lot from the results
By Larry Platt
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All Star#19: Fanny Jackson Coppin
By Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All Star#17: Ethel Allen
By Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All-Star #16: Chuck Stone
By Michael Eric Dyson