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DROP: Three Drips Left
No sooner had I challenged the DROP squad to run for re-election so we could throw them out of office, than the squad’s leader decided […]
What We Love: Philly AIDS Thrift
It would be enough to love Philly AIDS Thrift (PAT) simply for all the great finds inside the door of the Fifth and Bainbridge outpost. […]
Are Funerals Passe?
It’s a cold day in Hell when I agree with a pope, but I have to hand it to Benedict. He may be old (83!), […]
We Do Big Things
As a speech—as a campaign speech, to be specific—President Obama’s State of the Union seemed to work splendidly. He hit the right notes—uplifting, optimistic, folksy […]
Snackbar Closing
We had heard rumors for months but they didn’t seem possible as Rittenhouse’s Snackbar always seemed full and had been bumped up to three bells […]
Chris Berman, Vaughn Hebron, Derrick Gunn, Mark Sanchez, Bill Cowher…
With the sports world in a holding pattern — the Super Bowl is maddeningly many days away, and the Flyers and Sixers proceed to their […]
Georges Perrier Is Cooking in Conshy
Blackfish’s Chip Roman got his start in the culinary world under the tutelage of Georges Perrier. Now on Monday, February 28th the mentor, Chef Perrier […]
Delaware Valley Legacy Fund Names New Executive Director
The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) recently appointed John Moeller, Jr., as its new executive director. He takes over the reigns from Michael Kendrick who […]
Plenty of Goodies Coming to East Passyunk
Spinal Tapas’ Tim McGinnis, who was all set to open American Blackboard/American Meats & Provisions in the Philly Kitchen Share facility before abruptly leaving the […]
Hump Day Headlines
Obama was silent on same-sex marriage during state of the union. The Kids Are All Right gets Oscar nods, but not for best director. Canada […]
Get Thee to the Kimmel
This past weekend, the Kennedy Arts Center launched a three-week-long festival commemorating the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of its namesake with performers like Paul […]
Enjoy a Snow Day in the Gayborhood
As the snow falls outside today, I am sad to report that we must say goodbye to our friends at the Blue Lotus Gallery. The […]
Doritos Considers Gay-Themed Ads for Super Bowl
Doritos may have ended up winning the prize for most surprising commercial during the Super Bowl XLV if they air new gay-themed television spots on […]
How Many Stars for JG Domestic?
Trey Popp reviews JG Domestic in the February issue of Philadelphia Magazine. Philly Mag’s reviewer Popp has been a tough grader, so how will Jose […]
Circle Time!
It’s the midst of the January doldrums, there’s more snow on the way (another four to eight inches!?!), and the Eagles aren’t in the Super […]