Tough times call for tough critics willing to wrestle with works of art. Can artists and critics — together — help us make sense of our world? James Ijames considers.

Philly's medical schools are turning to the arts to help students and patients in myriad ways, and the city's first-ever medical story slam is just the start. Alaina Mabaso considers.

John Krasinski's postapocalyptic horror movie points to new views of disability. Alaina Mabaso considers.

Many of our cultural institutions offer "kid-friendly" performances, but how friendly are they? Benjamin Safran considers.

The March 24, 2018, March for Our Lives was Camille Bacon-Smith's first protest in Washington, D.C. Unlike many legislators, she learned to listen to the children.

Tuesdays at D'Angelo's Ristorante came to be known as the (recently departed) Tom Adams House Party. Bruce Klauber sings its praises.

PIFA's presenting Taylor Mac's spectacular 'A 24-Decade History of Popular Music,' so shouldn't they know what to call the artist? Alaina Mabaso considers.

Comedy writer and satirist Andy Borowitz issued a call to action at his Keswick Theater show this week. Stacia Friedman took him up on it.

It might seem strange to celebrate newspapers in an online publication — but, hey, we love them too. Kathryn Taylor considers.

As the grassroots campaign to take down the Frank Rizzo mural continues, the Coalition Against the Rizzo Mural considers critical questions about how Mural Arts’ actions fit in with its values.