Rita GiordanoWhat I DoI tell stories about people - how we live, the things that matter to us, and the ways that issues impact our lives.(609) 217-8357For Philly’s intersex community, Trump administration’s focus on gender and sex is a threatIntersex people are speaking out in the face of the administration’s efforts to define sex as a biological binary.Rita Giordano May 12, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe Mütter Museum is changing course with new leadership After the executive director's departure, the CEO looks forward to a 'fun' and educational future for the institutionRosa Cartagena and Rita Giordano April 10, 2025Link copied to clipboardA Native American adolescent’s skull at the Penn Museum moves closer homeThe Museum has established the deceased's tribal heritage and is proceeding with the steps toward repatriating the remains.Rita Giordano March 21, 2025Link copied to clipboardBarnes hopes to transport you to France with Monet, Cézanne, Modigliani, and more'From Paris to Provence: French Painting at the Barnes' highlights the French influence on modern artistsRita Giordano March 16, 2025Link copied to clipboardA scared pup got lost at the Eagles parade. Then Philly dog lovers stepped in.A group of Eagles fans stepped up and rescued a dog from a massive crowd.Rita Giordano Feb. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe most stylish Eagles fans are actually 12 baby cows in Berks CountyAt Way-Har Farms in Berks County, even the calves have Eagles jerseys and the ice cream flavors are all for the Birds.Rita Giordano Feb. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboardA Lancaster kid with a nightmare childhood and the teacher who wouldn’t turn him awayStan Deen, a Garden Spot High School teacher and head of its performing arts program, changed the lives of New Holland kids for some 30 years. Including Nate Deen's.Rita Giordano Jan. 22, 2025Link copied to clipboardSharswood sidewalks are covered in poetry. Here’s why. In a development project as big as Sharswood, there was a lot of cement being poured. That opened up possibilities — and a canvas.Rita Giordano and video Gabe Coffey April 20, 2025Link copied to clipboardFrom April: Kate Quinn, Mütter Museum’s controversial director, has been removedMuseum supporters and staff are hopeful for a shift back to the iconically quirky brand the beloved Philadelphia institution is known for.Rita Giordano and Rosa Cartagena April 8, 2025Link copied to clipboardAdopt a dog or cat for $10 at the ACCT’s emergency shelter saleDue to a severe over-capacity crisis, and thanks to the funding of the Bissell Pet Foundation, ACCT Philly has been holding a big shelter sale.Rita Giordano March 21, 2025Link copied to clipboardSouth Jersey may be the next great place for maple syrupCanada may be the world's maple syrup capital, but South Jersey's Stockton University is becoming the little maple engine that could.Rita Giordano March 4, 2025Link copied to clipboardMeet the father and son putting on the Eagles paradeThey did the Eagles’ parade in 2018, and they were also called in for parade planning in 2023.Rita Giordano Feb. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboardReal eagles attend every home game. They’ll watch the Super Bowl at Elmwood Park zooThe Elmwood Park Zoo residents Noah and Reggie are the team's official live mascots. They have their own history of Cam Jurgens-like fortitude and resilience.Rita Giordano Feb. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboardA sneak peek at the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show’s ‘Gardens of Tomorrow’“The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show is a celebration of innovation, resilience, and creativity in gardening,” said Seth Pearsoll, vice president and creative director of the flower show.Rita Giordano Jan. 16, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe man who made pianos sing for the Philadelphia Orchestra, Sinatra, Lady Gaga, and everyone in between Greg Sikora started out a regular Philly kid. He never went to college, lost an eye in Vietnam, and never learned to read music. But he had a gift. A rare gift.Rita Giordano April 12, 2025Link copied to clipboardSkee-Ball’s Philly roots helped it take over the worldA documentary now streaming reveals the Philadelphia origins of this arcade game that has survived over 100 years of history and social change to remain most of the most beloved summer pastimes.Rita Giordano April 2, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe best local alternatives to Joann Fabrics in Philadelphia and the suburbsYes, creatives, there is a life after Joann Fabrics.Rita Giordano March 19, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe 2026 Children’s World’s Fair isn’t going to happen, according to organizersThe three city cultural organizations planning the events said they couldn't secure the necessary funding.Rita Giordano Feb. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboardA celebrated Philly illustrator died before he could finish his last project. Then his son stepped in. After years of not painting, Nicky Santore picked up his brush to paint the story of Pip, part beast, bird, insect, and crustacean. Just as his father would've wanted.Rita Giordano Feb. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboardWildwood is beefing up security on the boardwalk The recently rampage in New Orleans was partly a catalyst for the new security, said Wildwood's mayor: "The world has changed."Rita Giordano Jan. 27, 2025Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
For Philly’s intersex community, Trump administration’s focus on gender and sex is a threatIntersex people are speaking out in the face of the administration’s efforts to define sex as a biological binary.Rita Giordano May 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
For Philly’s intersex community, Trump administration’s focus on gender and sex is a threatIntersex people are speaking out in the face of the administration’s efforts to define sex as a biological binary.Rita Giordano May 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Mütter Museum is changing course with new leadership After the executive director's departure, the CEO looks forward to a 'fun' and educational future for the institutionRosa Cartagena and Rita Giordano April 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Mütter Museum is changing course with new leadership After the executive director's departure, the CEO looks forward to a 'fun' and educational future for the institutionRosa Cartagena and Rita Giordano April 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A Native American adolescent’s skull at the Penn Museum moves closer homeThe Museum has established the deceased's tribal heritage and is proceeding with the steps toward repatriating the remains.Rita Giordano March 21, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A Native American adolescent’s skull at the Penn Museum moves closer homeThe Museum has established the deceased's tribal heritage and is proceeding with the steps toward repatriating the remains.Rita Giordano March 21, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Barnes hopes to transport you to France with Monet, Cézanne, Modigliani, and more'From Paris to Provence: French Painting at the Barnes' highlights the French influence on modern artistsRita Giordano March 16, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Barnes hopes to transport you to France with Monet, Cézanne, Modigliani, and more'From Paris to Provence: French Painting at the Barnes' highlights the French influence on modern artistsRita Giordano March 16, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A scared pup got lost at the Eagles parade. Then Philly dog lovers stepped in.A group of Eagles fans stepped up and rescued a dog from a massive crowd.Rita Giordano Feb. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A scared pup got lost at the Eagles parade. Then Philly dog lovers stepped in.A group of Eagles fans stepped up and rescued a dog from a massive crowd.Rita Giordano Feb. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The most stylish Eagles fans are actually 12 baby cows in Berks CountyAt Way-Har Farms in Berks County, even the calves have Eagles jerseys and the ice cream flavors are all for the Birds.Rita Giordano Feb. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The most stylish Eagles fans are actually 12 baby cows in Berks CountyAt Way-Har Farms in Berks County, even the calves have Eagles jerseys and the ice cream flavors are all for the Birds.Rita Giordano Feb. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A Lancaster kid with a nightmare childhood and the teacher who wouldn’t turn him awayStan Deen, a Garden Spot High School teacher and head of its performing arts program, changed the lives of New Holland kids for some 30 years. Including Nate Deen's.Rita Giordano Jan. 22, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A Lancaster kid with a nightmare childhood and the teacher who wouldn’t turn him awayStan Deen, a Garden Spot High School teacher and head of its performing arts program, changed the lives of New Holland kids for some 30 years. Including Nate Deen's.Rita Giordano Jan. 22, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sharswood sidewalks are covered in poetry. Here’s why. In a development project as big as Sharswood, there was a lot of cement being poured. That opened up possibilities — and a canvas.Rita Giordano and video Gabe Coffey April 20, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sharswood sidewalks are covered in poetry. Here’s why. In a development project as big as Sharswood, there was a lot of cement being poured. That opened up possibilities — and a canvas.Rita Giordano and video Gabe Coffey April 20, 2025Link copied to clipboard
From April: Kate Quinn, Mütter Museum’s controversial director, has been removedMuseum supporters and staff are hopeful for a shift back to the iconically quirky brand the beloved Philadelphia institution is known for.Rita Giordano and Rosa Cartagena April 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
From April: Kate Quinn, Mütter Museum’s controversial director, has been removedMuseum supporters and staff are hopeful for a shift back to the iconically quirky brand the beloved Philadelphia institution is known for.Rita Giordano and Rosa Cartagena April 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Adopt a dog or cat for $10 at the ACCT’s emergency shelter saleDue to a severe over-capacity crisis, and thanks to the funding of the Bissell Pet Foundation, ACCT Philly has been holding a big shelter sale.Rita Giordano March 21, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Adopt a dog or cat for $10 at the ACCT’s emergency shelter saleDue to a severe over-capacity crisis, and thanks to the funding of the Bissell Pet Foundation, ACCT Philly has been holding a big shelter sale.Rita Giordano March 21, 2025Link copied to clipboard
South Jersey may be the next great place for maple syrupCanada may be the world's maple syrup capital, but South Jersey's Stockton University is becoming the little maple engine that could.Rita Giordano March 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
South Jersey may be the next great place for maple syrupCanada may be the world's maple syrup capital, but South Jersey's Stockton University is becoming the little maple engine that could.Rita Giordano March 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Meet the father and son putting on the Eagles paradeThey did the Eagles’ parade in 2018, and they were also called in for parade planning in 2023.Rita Giordano Feb. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Meet the father and son putting on the Eagles paradeThey did the Eagles’ parade in 2018, and they were also called in for parade planning in 2023.Rita Giordano Feb. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Real eagles attend every home game. They’ll watch the Super Bowl at Elmwood Park zooThe Elmwood Park Zoo residents Noah and Reggie are the team's official live mascots. They have their own history of Cam Jurgens-like fortitude and resilience.Rita Giordano Feb. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Real eagles attend every home game. They’ll watch the Super Bowl at Elmwood Park zooThe Elmwood Park Zoo residents Noah and Reggie are the team's official live mascots. They have their own history of Cam Jurgens-like fortitude and resilience.Rita Giordano Feb. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A sneak peek at the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show’s ‘Gardens of Tomorrow’“The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show is a celebration of innovation, resilience, and creativity in gardening,” said Seth Pearsoll, vice president and creative director of the flower show.Rita Giordano Jan. 16, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A sneak peek at the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show’s ‘Gardens of Tomorrow’“The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show is a celebration of innovation, resilience, and creativity in gardening,” said Seth Pearsoll, vice president and creative director of the flower show.Rita Giordano Jan. 16, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The man who made pianos sing for the Philadelphia Orchestra, Sinatra, Lady Gaga, and everyone in between Greg Sikora started out a regular Philly kid. He never went to college, lost an eye in Vietnam, and never learned to read music. But he had a gift. A rare gift.Rita Giordano April 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The man who made pianos sing for the Philadelphia Orchestra, Sinatra, Lady Gaga, and everyone in between Greg Sikora started out a regular Philly kid. He never went to college, lost an eye in Vietnam, and never learned to read music. But he had a gift. A rare gift.Rita Giordano April 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Skee-Ball’s Philly roots helped it take over the worldA documentary now streaming reveals the Philadelphia origins of this arcade game that has survived over 100 years of history and social change to remain most of the most beloved summer pastimes.Rita Giordano April 2, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Skee-Ball’s Philly roots helped it take over the worldA documentary now streaming reveals the Philadelphia origins of this arcade game that has survived over 100 years of history and social change to remain most of the most beloved summer pastimes.Rita Giordano April 2, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The best local alternatives to Joann Fabrics in Philadelphia and the suburbsYes, creatives, there is a life after Joann Fabrics.Rita Giordano March 19, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The best local alternatives to Joann Fabrics in Philadelphia and the suburbsYes, creatives, there is a life after Joann Fabrics.Rita Giordano March 19, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The 2026 Children’s World’s Fair isn’t going to happen, according to organizersThe three city cultural organizations planning the events said they couldn't secure the necessary funding.Rita Giordano Feb. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The 2026 Children’s World’s Fair isn’t going to happen, according to organizersThe three city cultural organizations planning the events said they couldn't secure the necessary funding.Rita Giordano Feb. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A celebrated Philly illustrator died before he could finish his last project. Then his son stepped in. After years of not painting, Nicky Santore picked up his brush to paint the story of Pip, part beast, bird, insect, and crustacean. Just as his father would've wanted.Rita Giordano Feb. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A celebrated Philly illustrator died before he could finish his last project. Then his son stepped in. After years of not painting, Nicky Santore picked up his brush to paint the story of Pip, part beast, bird, insect, and crustacean. Just as his father would've wanted.Rita Giordano Feb. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Wildwood is beefing up security on the boardwalk The recently rampage in New Orleans was partly a catalyst for the new security, said Wildwood's mayor: "The world has changed."Rita Giordano Jan. 27, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Wildwood is beefing up security on the boardwalk The recently rampage in New Orleans was partly a catalyst for the new security, said Wildwood's mayor: "The world has changed."Rita Giordano Jan. 27, 2025Link copied to clipboard