Kelly Richards

At a moment in America when the cost of almost everything is rising, most Philadelphians are finding it harder to make choices about how to spend their time and money. Groceries cost more. A night out costs more. Even the basics feel less within reach. But there is still one place in our city that remains free of inflation, free of tariffs, and open to everyone: the library. At the Free Library of Philadelphia, you can borrow books, music, and movies at no cost.

Good morning all. I am writing this a little bit earlier than I usually do because I need to pack up and get on the road to Wales. Sorry in advance if I miss something exciting. There are some interesting opportunities for creators floating around this week which I think everyone who is both reading this and meets the criteria should take as a sign that they should apply. You gotta be in it to win it you know, and now is the time of miracles. All those Christmas movies wouldn’t lie to me.

Hi all. A quick and short previously for you this week. I don’t need to tell you this but this week has felt 100 years long following the US election results, and I am not even American. By now I’m sure you’ve heard enough about hope and the work that needs doing so I don’t know what I could possibly say that hasn’t already been communicated to you in a thousand ways across ten different platforms. We all know that stuff sucks right now.