Nancy Leach Sweeten's unique journey

She never achieved tenure at Penn, yet she exemplified what a great university is about.

Dan Rottenberg

Dec 19, 2005 · Essays · 6 minute read

Bob Scott's greatest contribution

One man with courage makes a majority— especially if he understands his community.

Dan Rottenberg

Dec 19, 2005 · Essays · 2 minute read

The Pew Foundation's quandary

Can a giant bureaucracy help the arts?

Dan Rottenberg

Mar 01, 2004 · Essays · 7 minute read

Bookstore revolution

How a battle royal among two big chains and a little neighborhood shop revived Center City’s nighttime street life.

This column originally appeared in Philadelphia Style magazine, November 2003.

Dan Rottenberg

Nov 01, 2003 · Essays · 7 minute read

Guide to free arts attractions

A quick guide to culture that doesn’t cost a cent.

This column originally appeared in Philadelphia Style magazine, July 2002.

Dan Rottenberg

Jul 01, 2003 · Essays · 6 minute read