Topic: Rail Post

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly it's our official cocktail festival, art exhibit openings and makers' receptions, & Juliet opens, and, next Monday, the Phillies' home opener, and more
By Christina Griffith
“We Are the Cavalry”
Bread & Roses Community Fund launched a new program to support grassroots groups fighting for climate justice. Chester environmental activist Zulene Mayfield explains why this work matters
By Charity Tooze
A Tax Reform Plan Even Progressives Can Love?
Jefferson Health is the latest to eye leaving the city. Can the Tax Reform Commission’s recommendations deviate from past ones and jumpstart job growth?
By Larry Platt
Will We Still Cut Gun Violence Under Trump?
The double punch of the Trump presidency and the end of pandemic relief money leaves a key component of Philly’s success in reducing gun violence up in the air
By Mensah M. Dean
Temple’s Future Scholars
A longtime college president encourages other universities to follow Temple’s example and make college possible for more Philadelphia students
By Elaine Maimon
Your Friendly Neighborhood Women’s Health Influencer
Main Line OB-GYN Karen Tang has almost 700,000 followers for her must-watch, science-based and hilarious TikToks and IG takes on reproductive health
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
RFK Jr.’s Misdirection Gambit
President Trump’s top public health advisor has outlined his agenda for the nation. Unfortunately, CHOP’s renowned vaccinologist argues, it has little to do with public health
By Paul Offit
Philadelphia Citizen of the Year Awards
Who can outshine a Super Bowl MVP? Try a West Philly public school teacher, Southwest Philly block captain, a 15 year-old from Northeast Philly, and other Philadelphians dedicated careers to dauntlessly implementing solutions in their community
By Lauren McCutcheon
Are We on the Path to Affordable Homes for All?
Mayor Parker’s Mission 30,000 could be a game-changer for Philadelphia’s housing crisis — if City Council doesn’t get in the way
By Jon Geeting
Who Will Protect You Now?
A former city worker was recently fired from the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which President Trump plans to shut down. That’s a win for scammers and price-gougers
By Nick Hand