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Photo Essay: 10 Years of Bok - The Philadelphia Citizen

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Courtney DuChene @courtneyduchene.bsky.social · 21d

The coolest place in Philly turned 10 last week! Had so much fun shifting through photos from over the years for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/bok-10-years/

10 years ago, Bok, an old vo-tech school in South Philly, transformed into artist studios, makerspaces, hangouts and icon status

Where Does Philly Need More Homes?

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 24d

A new tool offers once-and-for-all answers to what kinds of housing the city needs, and exactly where. Will City Hall use it?

A new tool offers once-and-for-all answers to what kinds of housing the city needs, and exactly where. Will City Hall use it?

Jane Austen Did It Better - Electric Literature

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Courtney DuChene @courtneyduchene.bsky.social · Aug 29

When it comes to telling stories about love and money, few do it better than Jane Austen. I'm over at @electricliterature.com today writing about how Materialists fails to deal with the real economic precarity that might make someone marry for love over money: electricliterature.com/jane-austen-...

“Materialists” wants to be a modern “Pride and Prejudice,” but the movie fails to get real about contemporary issues of class and patriarchy

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Courtney DuChene @courtneyduchene.bsky.social · Aug 25

My latest for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social

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Courtney DuChene @courtneyduchene.bsky.social · Aug 25

“Like any big city, Philadelphia needs to allow families of school-age students to choose among safe, reliable public transit, yellow buses, walking, cycling and driving to get kids to school safely and reliably.” thephiladelphiacitizen.org/how-the-hell...

With SEPTA Cuts, How Can Philly Students Get to School?

SEPTA cut services the day before the first day of school. Are there any other ways Philadelphia students can get to class on time?

Can Philly Become the First Major U.S. City to End Homelessness?

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · Aug 16

According to local experts, Philly can become the first major U.S. city to end homelessness. Here’s what it would take.

According to local experts, Philadelphia could indeed functionally end homelessness. Here’s what it would take

2025 Rad Awards: Dr. Sarah McAnulty

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Mississippi Review @mississippireview.bsky.social · Aug 11

✨Announcing ✨ Mississippi Review issue 53 1 &2 featuring our 2025 prize winners and finalists!

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Courtney DuChene @courtneyduchene.bsky.social · Jul 23

I profiled @sarahmackattack.bsky.social for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social! thephiladelphiacitizen.org/2025-rad-awa...

Philadelphia biologist Sarah McAnulty brings science to the masses in classrooms, through burlesque, at meet-ups and on telephone poles

Two Problems, One Solution — SEPTA

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · Jul 22

Better public transit access provides higher property values, and more incentive to build much-needed housing. That should be a wake-up call on the need to fund SEPTA.

Why fund SEPTA? Public transit access provides higher property values and more incentive to build much-needed housing

It’s Not The Strike Making Philly Streets So Dirty

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Courtney DuChene @courtneyduchene.bsky.social · Jul 8

"Mayor Parker loves a slogan. Maybe instead of asking us to wag our fingers in the air ... her team can come up with a campaign that convinces us all to get our garbage off the streets and into the trash." My latest for @thephilacitizen.bsky.social: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/its-not-the-...

Mayor Cherelle Parker campaigned on a cleaner city. More than a year into her term, Philly’s streets seem dirtier. How can we fix this?

When Philanthropists Match Their Investments With Their Values

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · Jun 24

Nine local foundations and nonprofits are now investing a collective $400 million in funds that make money and do good. It’s a no-brainer that’s catching on.
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Local foundations and nonprofits have pumped a collective $400 million into mission-aligned investing — funds that make money and do good.

Meet the 2025 Rad Award Nominees

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · Jun 17

All positive actions, big or small, make an impact on our world. Doing one of these simple activities a week can make you a better citizen of your city.
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Meet the 2025 Rad Award nominees, 40 badass Philadelphia women and allies who do their things better than most — while supporting others

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · Jun 17

The Philadelphia Citizen’s 7th annual Rad Awards is being held this July 30. Take a look back at last year’s celebration, and learn about our impactful past winners and nominees.
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How to Protest Safely in Philadelphia

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · Jun 13

Protesting is an American right, integral to a healthy democracy. Still, if you plan on attending a public demonstration, it’s essential that you know the rules, your rights and safety precautions. Read our guide on how to protest safely in Philly.
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Planning join a protest or other public demonstration in Philadelphia? Know the rules, know your rights, and be safe

About that Missing $700,000 …

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · Jun 6

The School District of Philadelphia lost $700,000 to wire fraud this past May, the second time in three years the District has been defrauded out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. What exactly is going on?
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School District of Philadelphia was defrauded out of $700,000 in March 2024 — the second such incident in three years. What’s really going on?

The Citizen Recommends: Mission Story Slam

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · Jun 6

Looking for a way to support the arts in Philly? B Corps PWPVideo is hosting their 12th annual MISSION Story Slam this Tuesday, a gathering that supports nonprofits while community leaders can share their impactful stories.
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MISSION Story Slam 12 brings together a who’s who of nonprofit and community leaders tell their stories for prizes — and connections

The Citizen Recommends: United We Heal Film Festival

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · Jun 4

United We Heal Film Film Festival is back for its fourth year of short films for social justice. Hosted at the Underground Arts June 18 to June 20, visit this celebration of Black and Brown filmmakers.
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United We Heal, a social justice-themed short-film festival, returns for its fourth year to Underground Arts June 18 and June 20

Jeff VanderMeer's Absolution: It Gets Weirder

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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · Jun 4

Grappling with my novel Absolution. Found it funny and interesting, especially when they talk about the character Lowry. (But it's not a "fix up" novel. It's a complete narrative in three parts. They don't really stand alone and are not meant to.) youtu.be/k29Y-jWfyfI?...

YouTube video by Wheel of Genre

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Courtney DuChene @courtneyduchene.bsky.social · Jun 3

Today at @thephilacitizen.bsky.social I wrote about the memorial Scout, the development firm that purchased Hamilton and Furness Halls, has planned this week for UArts students and alumni: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/uarts-celebr...

The Citizen Recommends: UArts’ Celebration of Life

Scout hosts a multi-day Celebration of Life for UArts that’s part shiva, part reunion, part performance and part open house

Citizen Updates: Police Assisted Diversion

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · Jun 2

Once a pilot, now a fully-fledged citywide program, PAD aims to divert Philadelphians from arrest and toward social services. One-and-a-half years in, how’s it doing?
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Once a pilot, now a fully-fledged citywide program, PAD aims to divert Philadelphians from arrest and toward social services. How’s it doing?

On Finding Beauty in the World Again

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · Jun 2

"Green spaces are just as important as grief therapy and peer support. I dedicate the garden not only to my daughter, but to all the children that we have lost."

A mother who lost her daughter to gun violence in Philadelphia turned to gardening to heal. This is her story.

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Courtney DuChene @courtneyduchene.bsky.social · May 21

“Every night is a chance to create something legendary here.” —Robert Perry, owner of Tattooed Mom. My latest @thephilacitizen.bsky.social thephiladelphiacitizen.org/tattooed-mom...

Business for Good: Tattooed Mom, where Weird is Welcome

In a time of waning support for the arts, Tattooed Mom is a welcome refuge for all kinds of artists, writers and community on South Street

14 Great LGBTQ+ Organizations in Philadelphia to Support

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · May 17

Did you know today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia? Support Philly's LGBTQ+ community today, and everyday, by getting involved with these organizations leading the call for change.
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Meet 14 Philly organizations working to uplift our LGBTQ+ citizens by moving the needle on civil rights and social justice.