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Join curator and documentarian Conrad Benner as he hosts conversations with the creative minds shaping the world around us. For the last 15 years, Conrad has been exploring the art of Philadelphia’s public space through photography and video, earning critical acclaim and millions of monthly views across social media. Named ‘One of The Most Influential People in…
If we were to make a Mount Rushmore of artists who’ve changed Philadelphia, today’s guest would likely be at the top of most people’s list: Meg Saligman. Meg is a self-described champion of humans. She’s an artist and muralist who has produced over 40 permanent public artworks worldwide, including some of the world’s largest public…
Keep readingThere’s truly no one like R. Eric Thomas. A television writer, playwright, bestselling author, and the writer of a nationally syndicated advice column and weekly humor newsletter, Eric’s a man of fierce observation and stirring wit. Oh, and he was literally the very first guest on the Streets Dept Podcast back in 2017. In this episode,…
Keep readingWelcome to our first monthly Editor’s Table episode, where we offer behind-the-scenes conversations about podcasting, independent media, Philly, and the arts! Every month at the Table, you’ll hear Streets Dept founder/podcast host Conrad Benner, lead contributor Eric Dale, and podcast producer Alex Lewis. This month we talk about why re-launching the podcast at this moment…
Keep readingWith science funding under threat and the internet full of misinformation, we have a hero among us: Sarah McAnulty. In this episode of the Streets Dept Podcast, host Conrad Benner talks with Sarah about the challenges and opportunities of this moment. Not only is Sarah arguably one of our country’s most successful science communicators, but…
Keep readingJoin curator and documentarian Conrad Benner as he hosts conversations with the creative minds shaping the world around us. For the last 15 years, Conrad has been exploring the art of Philadelphia’s public space through photography and video, earning critical acclaim and millions of monthly views across social media. Named ‘One of The Most Influential People in…
Keep readingWords and photos by Streets Dept Lead Contributor Eric Dale. If you’ve been in Philly the last three years, you know the name REW. It’s written on buildings, bridges, smoke stacks, water tanks, billboards, trains, and highways. The huge, colorful letters demand your attention—but it’s often their placement that catches the eye even more than…
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