Thank you, philadelphia city council is investing millions of dollars into the local art and culture community. Today, at the kings gallery in north philadelphia, six organizations were presented with checks, totaling three and a quarter million dollars. The investments are a way to shine a spotlight on local artists and show that art comes in many forms throughout the city. Council members hope it can do even more amid the growing violence.

Cultural fund, mural arts, philadelphia, greater philadelphia, film office and the national marian anderson, museum and historical society all received grants today.