Anthony Roth Costanzo Is Here to Save Opera in Philly
Can one of the world’s best countertenors and the new head of Opera Philadelphia leverage his A-list global connections to make opera here not just viable but … exciting?
The Fight To Keep Philly’s Theater Scene Alive
Three years post-pandemic, audiences haven’t returned, costs are up, and funding is down. The show must go on, but how?
How Do We Fix a Health-Care System on the Verge of Crisis?
We address some of the biggest challenges in our health-care system and talk to local pros with ideas on how to make things better.
Are We Ready to Care for Our Aging Population?
There’s a seismic shift of Americans going into retirement by 2030. They’ll need more medical care as they age — and the resources to pay for it.
After Last Year’s Labor Battle, Will the Art Museum Come Back Stronger?
It’s been a rough few years for the Philadelphia Museum of Art, hit with layoffs, union disputes, a 19-day strike and accusations of a toxic work culture.
5 Tips for Practicing Body Neutrality in Daily Life
A handful of reminders for your body-image journey, through the lens of body neutrality.
Body Neutrality: What It Is and How It Can Help with Body Image
In a society obsessed with appearance, how can any of us maintain a judgment-free relationship with our bodies? Body neutrality just might be the answer.
Can the First Philadelphia Polo Classic Make the City a Pony Town?
Work to Ride phenom Kareem Rosser is aiming to make the city a force in the polo world.
Telemedicine Revolutionized Healthcare. But Its Future Is Uncertain
COVID forced the health-care system to offer telehealth to all. Why would we ever go back?
5 of Philly’s Most Meaningful Monuments, According to Monument Lab’s Paul Farber
Paul Farber and his team at Monument Lab specialize in helping communities dream about not just what monuments should be, but also what they could be.
Who Deserves a Statue — And Who Never Did? Philly’s Monument Lab May Have Answers
Philadelphia is in the midst of a messy reckoning with the relics of its past. Do Paul Farber and his team of civic architecture superheroes hold the key to figuring out who should be yanked off their pedestals — and who should replace them?
What Will Philly’s Arts Scene Look Like After a Year Without Audiences?
The pandemic forced profound changes to the city’s arts and culture sector. What comes next will say a lot about who we are — and what kind of city we want to be.
The Know-It-All Guide to Buying Art in Philadelphia
Philly’s art scene is bursting with talent. Here’s how to get in on the action.
Has the Manayunk Bike Race Hit Its Final Wall?
The annual event is on the skids after 33 years. Will someone — anyone — rescue it?
The Manayunk Bike Race Is Dead — Again
Has Philly’s beloved cycling classic finally run out of road? It sure seems like it.