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Wanamaker Building partners announce arts lineup in the Grand Court starting in September
Welcome back to the Wanamaker
The Wanamaker Building in Center City has been standing empty since Macy’s left, but the public is invited back soon for a new arts program, and the continuation of popular holiday events. Alaina Johns visits.
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I feared liberals, and then I became one. But I’m still evolving, and you can, too.
My political journey probably isn’t what you expected.
With partisan politics so toxically entrenched in America, it can be tough to admit that you’re open to change. This Fourth of July, Alaina Johns is thinking about her conservative upbringing.
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BSR writers speak up about the June 14 No Kings protests in Philly and beyond
Marchers make history, instead of repeating it
The June 14 No Kings Day protest, organized to reclaim the American flag and oppose unconstitutional actions by the Trump administration in favor of democracy and the rule of law, drew millions of marchers across the country. BSR writers reflect.
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SEPTA’s “doomsday” cuts would be devastating to Philly arts and culture
Arts lovers must speak up now for public transit funding
A “doomsday” budget that would slash SEPTA service by 45 percent and raise fares by more than 20 percent poses an existential threat to Philly’s cultural sector. But if we all speak up now, we can save our city. Alaina Johns looks closer.
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People criticizing “Hands Off” rallies are ignoring disabled protestors
Disabled people are powerful activists. Do not discount us in the streets.
Criticism or dismissals of the "Hands Off" protests sweeping the US this April aren't just coming from the right. Some left-wing voices are discounting the protest as well. Both sides are ignoring disabled people's courage. Alaina Johns considers.
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Seven historic Philly civil rights activists who demand your solidarity today
When we stand up for justice, we don’t stand alone: now and throughout history
Solidarity doesn’t just mean supporting justice today. It means honoring the work of past activists and realizing that we stand with them. Alaina Johns asks if we will despair, or if we’ll continue their work.
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A Valentine’s Day counter-romance roundup
Eight media picks to explore love outside of sex, romance, and marriage
Three hundred and sixty-four days a year, most of society puts romance above any other kind of relationship. Then, on Valentine’s Day, the message gets even harder to escape. Alaina Johns loves these alternatives.
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Can the Eagles’ 2025 Super Bowl game make Philly feel like home for all of us?
The narratives Philly loves—and the ones we escape
Kyle V. Hiller's relationship with sports has always colored his relationship with Philly. We're a city of contradictions, always fighting that not-good-enough narrative. What can we learn about our city in the Eagles' latest shot at the Super Bowl?
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Six reasons my friends aren’t calling Congress, DEBUNKED
If you hate picking up the phone, these tips are for you
This is no time to wring your hands. If you care about US democracy and its role in our cultural sector, it’s time to act. For some people, that means calling Congress for the first time. Alaina Johns has tips.
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Philadelphia City Council prepares for the “lived nightmares” of the new Trump administration
Will Philly stand as a Sanctuary City in the MAGA era?
Two days after Trump was inaugurated again, City Council held a hearing on how Philly can protect vulnerable residents from the new administration, drawing testimony from civil-rights advocates. Alaina Johns tuned in.
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