Topic: Photo Essays

A former Inquirer photojournalist spent more than 30 years photographing Black cowboys across the country — including here in Philadelphia. Here, an excerpt from his new book

42 teens ran neighborhood play spaces around Philly this summer, engaging younger children while learning to be leaders themselves. Here, a look at some of the joy they shared.

With Covid-19 food shortages looming, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society mobilized thousands of gardeners to grow food and feed their neighbors this year—an act that builds community resilience. Here, some gardening photos to inspire your own growing season.

As Covid-19 cases rise in Philly, the act of wearing a mask has come to mean more than just health. It’s good citizenship

It’s hard to imagine new life springing up in these scary times, but the proof is all around us

On this Arbor Day, we celebrate the arborists who care for our trees

We stood in line. We had our say. And we did it at some rather odd places

Through The Food Trust, Philly has long led the nation in bringing fresh produce to poor neighborhoods with little access