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Simpson, a Black woman in skin-toned shorts & top, poses dynamically, right arm reaching up, wrapped in a yellow light effect

BalletX dancer Ashley Simpson finds challenge and acceptance in Philadelphia

“This is the only body you will ever have.”

Florida native Ashley Simpson danced in Chicago, New York, and Memphis before joining BalletX. She sits down with Melissa Strong to talk about her path and her unique experience in Philly.

Melissa Strong

Aug 19, 2026 Profiles 4 minute read

A group of teenagers and young adults each have a handheld camera, aiming at something off image, in a classroom setting

Through the lens of young artists with LensBright Initiative

Education in artmaking

LensBright Initiative from UPenn grads empowers students through storytelling and professional mentorship. Dara McBride profiles.

Dara McBride

Jul 31, 2026 Profiles 2 minute read

Movie still of a child, maybe preteen aged. Runs across hall in bright, empty mall, slightly blurred in the frame

Ted Linden and Chromatic Films present You Are Here

A scary sight in your neighborhood mall

A local teenager made the Backrooms of Bucks County at the mostly abandoned Neshaminy Mall. Stephen Silver profiles.

Stephen Silver

Jul 27, 2026 Profiles 4 minute read

Minich in a plain black T and shorts sits on her stoop on a bucket, her foot on a planter. The front door open behind her

The everlasting art of Anne Minich

Forever creative

Artist Anne Minich talks maintaining a daily routine centered around making art, the drive to keep going, and several decades of works. K.A. McFadden profiles.

K.A. McFadden

Jul 27, 2026 Profiles 3 minute read

Lynch and Reavey look on in a black and white snapshot, windows and signage in the cafeteria backdrop

Hidden City presents Song of Lynchadelphia

Hosting conversations around David Lynch

The Song of Philadelphia podcast dedicates season three to David Lynch, and Julien Suaudeau talks the reasons behind the theme. Rachel Bellwoar profiles.

Rachel Bellwoar

Jun 10, 2026 Profiles 4 minute read

Breakdancers wearing all white in a circle of onlookers also in mostly white in a closed off street area

The past, present, and future of the ODUNDE festival

The ODUNDE festival has become one of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations, and as it celebrates 51 years, what about its origins and its future are important now more than ever? Constance Garcia-Barrio profiles.

Constance Garcia-Barrio

Jun 03, 2026 Profiles 4 minute read

Two dancers in a rehearsal space, one dancer holds the other by the arms as she extends out, her leg kicked back

Performance Garage presents Charles Askegard’s Live, Life, Love

Going beyond dancing

Charles Askegard brings a life in dance to his choreographic residency at the Performance Garage. Camille Bacon-Smith profiles.

Camille Bacon-Smith

May 12, 2026 Profiles 3 minute read

Three people on a low stage, two have instruments, a violin and a drum, in their laps. Third person looks on, observant

On the record with Aaron Pond and the People's Music Supply Recording Company

An instrumental movement

Multi-instrumentalist Aaron Pond’s record label is helping encourage and educate people of all levels who are interested in playing music. John Morrison profiles.

John Morrison

Apr 15, 2026 Profiles 3 minute read

Longo holds up a prop head that looks like his, wearing glasses and long hair, a variety of horror film props around him

Brewce Longo showcases underground cinema at BloodSick Film Festival

Oh, bloody hell

Brewce Longo talks failed early attempts to feature films, friendships, and festivals. Emily Kaldenbaugh profiles.

Emily Kaldenbaugh