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Gene Marks

@genemarks
Business

10 Philadelphia Airport Secrets Every Traveler Should Know

From the best food to the quickest parking, we’ve got you covered.

Business

Supermarket Shopping Doesn’t Have to Suck

After A&P’s bankruptcy, here are ways the industry can be more efficient.

Business

What’s Missing from Gay Teacher Firing Debate

Marks: Key factor is being left out.

Business

Hey Philly, Stop Your Silicon Valley Penis Envy

Celebrate the tech world we’re creating, not the one in California.

Business

Selling Ads to Save Philly’s School System

It could easily earn $50 million to $100 million per year.

Business

Best Mayoral Candidate For Small Business?

One candidate has an MBA and specific tax-cutting proposals.

City Life

The Empty-Nester’s Guide To Center City

Marks: 12 essential tips for adjusting to life downtown from someone who’s just done it.

City Life

3 Reasons A Municipal Bank Is A Bad Idea

Anthony Williams’ well-intentioned idea won’t work.

City Life

Milton Street for Mayor? Hey, Why Not?

Marks: One man’s flaws are another man’s finer points.

City Life

No, It’s Not Time to Abolish Fraternities

Marks: The recent headlines are awful. But the vast majority are great organizations.

City Life

44 Taxes We Pay as Philadelphians

Marks: Bring it on, Governor Wolf and Mayor Nutter. We apparently can’t get enough.

City Life

Why Do Teachers Get Snow Days, Too?

Marks: 10 things teachers could be doing when their students get the day off.

City Life

10 Reasons Paid Sick Leave Is Great for Business

Marks: Who needs capitalism, anyway?

City Life

Abolish Tipping? The Practice Should Be Expanded

Marks: Three reasons gratuities are good for everyone.

City Life

Time to Fix Eminent Domain

Philly artist James Dupree got lucky. The next landowner probably won’t.