Topic: The Citizen Recommends

A weeklong celebration of literacy seeks to empower Philadephians of all ages to find strength, and joy, in literacy.

Former Eagle Connor Barwin’s annual fundraiser to rebuild city parks features the Philly-born singer songwriter, a tailgate party with special guests and a chance to rock out for good

The Philadelphia-born pillar of excellence in film celebrates BIPOC-made movies and the people who make them — with care for all

The nonprofit We Love Philly is leading a bike ride from August 17 to August 20 to raise awareness for Act 158. Join them for all or part of the journey in support of high school students throughout the Commonwealth.

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, returns to Philadelphia for an evening of less stress and more joy

The newest documentary from Sam Katz’s History Making Productions exhibits a universal story about municipal problem-solving

The annual ImpactPHL event doubles down on the business-for-good nonprofit’s mission: Putting money to work for Philadelphians

A novelist and Penn professor reflects on the healing and restorative power of the Philly composer’s work, which he’s performing at Drexel Wednesday

A long-time college president and researcher in the teaching of writing recommends that readers take a free online course from Miami University (Ohio)

State Senator Sharif Street and minority development platform NYCE host a free event next month that aims to close the racial wealth gap, promote real estate ownership — and advance the next generation of millionaires