Civic and Community Engagement

Opinion: Former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter on 76ers arena

Over the last three months, there have been a variety of opinions — both supportive and oppositional — in response to the 76ers proposed arena at Market East, and valid arguments have been made on both sides. The debate has revolved around the question: What will it mean for Philadelphia and Center City if the 76ers build an arena at Market East? From: WHYY (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

Feminist Flea Market organizer opens physical location in South Philly

Zi Aronow, who has been organizing the Feminist Flea Market and Craft Fair via the production company House Cat since 2018, has created temporary space to drive business to local artists and makers, many of whom are queer and/or BIPOC. In order to create a more permanent space to keep that momentum going, Aronow has opened a physical location to sell the work of many of those artists. The shop Baby Tooth launched in the Bok building on September 9. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)