Our 2023 (last-minute) PA Gift Guide
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.
Prism Episode 8: Chester cultivates its creative heart
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.
The Philadelphia Advantage: Local leaders talk inclusive growth at the Science Center
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!
A new podcast dives deep on the Constitution
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.
A community-wide book club blooms in Norristown
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.
A PA library is helping ‘remixers’ put an updated spin on classic tales
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.
In Philly, training the next generation of theater critics
There is void opening in the arts media landscape — fewer publications, fewer critics — which means less attention for the city's world-class performing arts scene. To tackle this issue, a new program from Theatre Philadelphia is offering a series of workshops that prepares participants to play this essential role in the creative ecosystem.
We Are Here Episode 6: The Lenape come home to Pennsylvania
For thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers, the Lenape thrived in the Delaware Valley. Centuries of abuse and displacement followed, and now a repatriation project aims to heal old wounds. In this installment, we discuss the complex process of giving the tribe’s ancestral remains and artifacts a final resting place at Pennsbury Manor.
The 2022 Made in PA Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again: Time to boost some of our favorite Pennsylvania small businesses and help readers with their holiday shopping in the process. From rocks glasses to fresh flowers to one-of-a-kind jewelry, there's something for everyone on your list.
Don't miss these three under-the-radar PA Museums
From macabre collectibles to slapstick humor, these small institutions don't have something for everybody — but they just might have the perfect thing for you.