One of the most essential pieces of only bringing creatives into a neighborhood —and keeping them there — is housing. Affordable housing. In this episode, we hear from two organizations on opposite sides of the state that tackling this problem and making their communities stronger in the process.
As we look back on ten episodes of Prism, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts shares his thoughts on this multi-year project, pulling out some of his favorite moments and making an argument for the essential role of the creative economy.
This year we've got a special list of recommendations for you procrastinators out there. Here are some buy-local holiday gifts that require little more than the click of a button.
This Southeastern Pennsylvania city is home to an arts & culture district created by and for locals. In this episode of Prism, we talk with two Chester natives who have worked hard to make this dream a reality.
What makes Philadelphia a great place for innovation? And how can the city make sure that opportunities are available to all? Those just a few of the topics tackled during this lively conversation at the Science Center. Listen now!
What would you have added if you have been there for the drafting of the Constitution? How can a document that is almost 250 years old evolve to meet modern challenges like social media and ghost guns? How does the fact that it was written exclusively by white men change our relationship to its values? These are just a few of the thorny questions addressed in Re-vision, a new podcast premiering this month.
As students came back to in-person learning, leaders in this Philadelphia suburb knew they needed something to spark a renewed passion for reading. Going strong into its second year, One Book One Norristown includes live events, book clubs, public art projects, and author visits.
Cinderella partying in the roaring '20s. Huck Finn crossing the Rio Grande. Juliet sharing her love for Romeo via TikTok. An award-winning program in Chester County is reimagining timeless stories and engaging patrons in the process.
What a ride it's been! In this installment, we chat with PA Humanities' Laurie Zierer about her growing passion for podcasts, some favorite moments from season one, and what's coming next.
They certainly can, whether it's through an innovative, low-tech museum or via oral histories of recent generations. In our latest episode, we talk about how institutions in Gettysburg and Philadelphia are bringing young people into the process of preserving the past.
