Over and over, we see the importance of independent local journalism.

Broad Street Review rarely breaks news or comments on politics, but our staff is composed of local writers tackling topics that matter to you, in the arts community and beyond. Our top financial priority is paying these writers.

We reviewed 35 Fringe shows this season while keeping pace with other event previews, commentary, and essays. Our writers have covered the anti-arena protests in Chinatown, reviewed theater in Princeton, and honored James Earl Jones, and that’s just the front page of our site right now! No other publication in Philly has the breadth and depth of Broad Street Review.

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Neil and Alaina met up during Fringe to see a show together.