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Dec 31, 2019

Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, Penn professor and the first woman to be senior historian of the National Portrait Gallery, curated the groundbreaking exhibit at the Barnes. Here she talks about the importance of art to tell everyone’s story.

This is the spoken edition of Jessica Press' interview with Shaw. The text version...


Dec 30, 2019

In 2019, our Nowak Fellow explored the intersection of food and culture in Philly. What he discovered was a city rich in both.

This is the spoken edition of Jason Wilson's story.


Dec 25, 2019

Philly boasts one of the oldest and most vibrant celebrations of the African-inspired holiday that starts today. The latest episode of our food history podcast explores what it means.


Dec 21, 2019

Our local constitution hasn’t been updated for nearly 70 years. The Citizen and Drexel University are partnering on a course that asks: Isn’t it about time for a refresh?

This is the spoken edition of Larry Platt's story. The text version can be read


Dec 20, 2019

This week, the Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman compares Philly schools to those of Washington, D.C.—and celebrates a local education innovation.

This is the spoken edition of Jason Kelce's story. The text version can be read