Opinion
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Join the fight for full restoration of the President’s House Slavery Memorial
The Trump administration is frightened by Ona Judge
Exhibits about slavery at George Washington’s Philly house are still in limbo as advocates fight the Trump/Vance administration for full restoration. Constance Garcia-Barrio looks closer.
Features
6 minute read
Isaiah Zagar taught me to hold grief, love, and life through the art of mosaic
Honoring the man who believed that art can heal
When Anndee Hochman met Isaiah Zagar, he told her how art can heal. A few years later, grieving her father, she took Zagar’s lessons into her own hands.
Essays
5 minute read
Remembering Dan McQuade, a Philly journalist like no other
Texts with Dan
Philly journalist Dan McQuade died this week from neuroendocrine cancer. He has been honored by publications and sports teams alike. Jill Ivey shares reflections on their friendship and Dan’s legacy.
Essays
4 minute read
Locals pack a No ICE Philly meetup at the Friends Center on January 21
Proof that Philly wants to protect our neighbors
Anti-ICE activists in Philly are organizing to protect our neighbors from unconstitutional abuses and pressure Governor Shapiro into action. Alaina Johns was at their January 21 meeting in Center City.
Editorials
8 minute read
Without strong leadership, Philadelphians must turn to each other in 2026
Mayor Parker, we can’t sit back until the fight is at our doorstep
This will be a tumultuous year in Philly, with elections, global sports events, and the eyes of the world on America’s 250th birthday. But we must brace for even bigger challenges. Alaina Johns looks ahead.
Editorials
6 minute read
The Trump regime’s cultural cuts have come for our poetry
The national Poetry Out Loud program’s anthology looks very different this year.
The anthology for students participating in the annual nationwide Poetry Out Loud program now excludes poems by Langston Hughes and many others. Anndee Hochman looks closer.
Essays
6 minute read
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The boos at the Linc are the sound of self-hatred. David Lynch knew better.
When the Eagles self-destruct, what do we learn about us?
Growing up in Paris, Julien Suaudeau knew how to stand behind his team. Why are the fans in his adopted city so quick to turn on theirs? They don’t understand Philly the way David Lynch did.
Essays
5 minute read
As 2026 approaches, why does Philly enforce health and safety codes, but not access codes?
Without access plans for America’s 250th anniversary in Philly, we risk exclusion, liability, and crisis.
Disability Pride PA leader Vicki Landers asks why the City can enforce health and safety violations, but ignores chronic shortfalls in disability access. As 2026 looms, time is running out to avert a crisis for locals and visitors alike.
Essays
5 minute read
BSR writers speak up about Philadelphia’s October 18 No Kings protests
A creative spirit shines at Philly’s pro-democracy rallies
Philly turned out for the second nationwide No Kings Day, with rallies throughout the region that showcased our creative flair and our refusal to show fear in the face of fascism. BSR was there.
Editorials
7 minute read
Philadelphia proves that no executive order can stop the arts, or our courage
Amy Sherald goes to Baltimore, and stays on Sansom Street
Amy Sherald’s American Sublime was supposed to open in DC this month, but she withdrew it rather than face censorship. Meanwhile, Philadelphians can see Sherald right at home. Anndee Hochman considers.
Essays
5 minute read