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Opinion

City Life

Helen Gym’s Hypocritical Return to the Union League Isn’t Her First Misstep

If there’s one thing this crowded mayoral primary is revealing to us, it’s that some candidates are learning the difference between running for City Council […]

City Life

Jeff Brown’s Latest Ad Isn’t What We Should Hope for From a Mayoral Candidate

“People of color, especially Black people, have been my life’s work.” That was the response ShopRite proprietor turned mayoral candidate Jeff Brown gave during a […]

City Life

Please, No More Philadelphia Mayor Candidates!

In a city that doesn’t hold runoff elections or employ ranked-choice voting, a crowded primary means less democracy. As of press time, there are officially […]

City Life

Even in Victory, Pennsylvania House Democrats Are Finding Ways to Lose

If 2023 has taught us anything thus far, it’s this: Know how to count. Someone should have told that to elected-after-15-rounds-of-voting U.S. House Speaker Kevin […]

Foobooz

Our City Chose Illegal Parking Over Its Vibrant Dining Scene

I love Philadelphia, I love Philadelphia restaurants, I love the people who operate them and work in them. I always have. For 25 years, I’ve […]

City Life

4 Reasons Michael Nutter Running for Mayor Would Be Totally Fascinating

Despite the initial will-they-or-won’t-they excitement, the crowded mayoral race has thus far been pretty lackluster. Beyond the announcements, there’s been a minor shot across the […]

City Life

What Temple Can Learn From Penn About Making Students Feel Safe

When I moved to Philadelphia from Houston 12 years ago to attend the University of Pennsylvania, I knew immediately that this was a city I’d […]

Foobooz

Dear Famous 4th Street Deli, Don’t Ever Change

One of the details I adore about Famous 4th Street deli is how far the dining room juts out into the sidewalk. It leaves just […]

Foobooz

The Case for a Better Lunch

On vacation last August, while dining with an Italian friend in Ascoli Piceno, I asked if she ever eats lunch at her desk. Milena is […]

Foobooz

The Myth of the Authentic Chef

“I’m missing a connection to you. … ” “[I don’t see] her Korean American roots. … ” “She was scared. … ” These were the […]

City Life

Are You Bored by the Mayor’s Race Already? Don’t Worry; It’ll Get Exciting Soon

At this point in the campaign to elect Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, you’re either not keeping up or not caring about the now-overcrowded field of candidates. […]

City Life

Philly Influencer Wallo’s Viral Poverty Porn Isn’t the Charitable Flex He Thinks It Is

This past Thanksgiving, while many of us were getting our family feasts together, Black social media sensation Wallo took to Instagram offering to take “15 […]

City Life

Why the Midterm Results Are Good (or Bad) News for Philly’s Mayoral Candidates

Now that the midterm results are finally wrapped up, it feels safe to say that Pennsylvania has gone blue. The governor’s mansion and the state […]

City Life

Over the River and Through the Woods

I grew up with only one grandma. My mom’s mom died the year before I was born, so I don’t know what her house was […]

City Life

Absolutely Hold Larry Krasner Accountable, But Not by Impeaching Him

Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying that if he were given just one hour to solve a problem, he would spend 55 minutes defining […]