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The Trump administration’s crackdown on arts and culture funding has had particularly dire consequences for queer and trans artists and the organizations that support them. A PA Humanities CultureCheck report found that more than 90%

Since Trump took office in January, arts organizations that support queer and trans artists have faced political backlash and funding cuts.   But in Rose Jarboe’s world, it ain’t over till the bearded lady sings.  Jarboe

Philadelphia’s Muslim communities are working to build safe spaces as they navigate the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrant communities and an increase in Islamophobic violence since Isreal’s war on Palestine began in 2023.  Currently, there

This month, Block by Block Philly, a non-profit organization that seeks to keep the streets of Philadelphia clean, held a “clean-off” with a Chicago non-profit called Cleanup Club Chicago.   The clean-off lasted for the entire month of October and challenged both cities to collect the most bags of trash possible.   David Evans, the

This September the SNAP-Ed program was cut as a part of the Trump Administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill. This bill cuts taxes, changes federal spending levels, raises the national debt limit, and reshapes funding across

As the Trump administration send National Guard troops to cities across the U.S., District Attorney Larry Krasner held town hall meetings to organize Philadelphia residents  In a crowded church, on an unseasonably warm evening for

On June 14th, the “No Kings” protest in Philadelphia drew an estimated 80,000 people in a powerful demonstration against the Trump administration, coinciding with Flag Day and Donald Trump’s birthday. Led by voices like Arndrea Waters King and supported by organizations including Indivisible Philadelphia and the ACLU, the protest emphasized democracy, inclusion, and resistance to authoritarianism. Marchers carried signs referencing dystopian literature, chanted for justice, and gathered at the Rocky Steps for speeches from activists and lawmakers. The event underscored a united call to protect democratic values and mobilize citizens for change.

Since being recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 by President Joe Biden, Juneteenth has been embraced by communities nationwide, including cities like Scranton, Pennsylvania. On June 19th, The Black Project of Scranton hosted its 6th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee, reflecting the city’s growing cultural diversity. According to the 2023 U.S. Census Bureau, Scranton now includes over 5,000 Black residents and more than 12,000 Latino residents, signaling a broader shift in the city’s demographic landscape.