Philadelphia Magazine

Sandy Hingston

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World Meeting Official Hymn Not a People Pleaser

“Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom” was written in Philly. It isn’t getting rave reviews.

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The Strings of My Heart

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Best Thing: Mo’ne Davis. Again.

After she collected her ESPY in a fluffernutter-white dress of utterly disarming charm, we wanted to embrace her all over again.

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The 13 All-Time-Best Philly Singers

From pop stars to divas to tenors, the greatest voices the city has ever known.

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Could the Pope’s Visit Be a Giant, Embarrassing Flop?

Hingston: In ’76, Rizzo fearmongering scared people away from the Bicentennial. Has Philly learned nothing?

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The 12 Best Foods Born in Philly

Forget the Declaration of Independence — Philadelphia is the birthplace of Butter Krak Eggs!

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Best Thing: Chase Utley Got Benched

Hingston: The end of an era is a new beginning, which is what this team desperately needs.

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Best Thing: The Fourth of July. Again.

Hingston: Here in this city, 239 years ago, some crazy dreamers were the start of something big.

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The 12 Worst Pieces of Public Art in Philly

Hingston: So many candidates, so little time.

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Colonel Mustard, In the Refrigerator, With Corporal Ketchup

For the Fourth of July, a condiment conspiracy threatens domestic bliss.

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The Dick Cheney-ization of America

No, no—that’s a good thing when it comes to gay marriage.

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Best Thing: The NRA Took a Hit

Hingston: Hey! Who snuck the common sense into the drinking water?

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What Do the Stars Have in Store for the Sixers?

Hingston: Nothing good — except for maybe Kristaps Porzingis.

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These Are the 10 Worst Drivers on the Schuylkill

Hingston: You know what makes it the toughest commute in America? Baby, it’s you.

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week

The Philly sports scene hit bottom.