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LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: The Goddess Isis

In partnership with SMITH Magazine’s Six-Word Memoir Project, we asked you to submit your queer life stories—succinctly. Every day until we run out, we will present the […]

Birds 24/7

Eagles Wake-Up Call: Williams Trying To Change the Conversation

0V3J8877Cary Williams hasn’t exactly blended in since arriving in Philadelphia via free agency back in March.

He has mixed it up with both the opposition and his own teammates. Has been outspoken on a number of issues from race relations to defensive toughness. And of course he made the most un-Philadelphian word ever — sconces — a part of our city’s lexicon.

“I think it’s been more than a rocky start,” said Williams following Monday’s win over Washington. “But at the end of the day I just want to play football. Every time I am on the field I want to put my best foot forward. I want my teammates to understand that they can have confidence in me, that I go out there and I prepare and I play my tail off each and every play.”

The 28-year-old admits that his experience has been a little different so far, but says he wouldn’t trade it in. And he recognizes that city and player are still trying to figure one another out.

Philadelphia Wedding

A Roundup of Summer’s Chase-Scene Wedding Photos

Remember the wedding photo of the couple and their wedding party being chased by a T-Rex that went viral this summer? Sure you do. It […]

Birds 24/7

Vinny Curry’s Agent Open To A Trade

Vinny CurryVinny Curry grew up an Eagles fan, so in a lot of respects this is a dream job for him. But his time in Philadelphia has come with its share of frustrations. And as he embarks on his second season, it’s unclear exactly how he fits into the team’s plans — if he fits into them at all.

The Neptune, New Jersey native found himself in a familiar spot Monday night:  on the inactive list. He did not dress for the first 10 games his rookie season. Curry was hoping those days were behind him, but was relegated to the sidelines once again on Monday night while the other six defensive linemen on the roster were active and saw playing time against Washington.

There is some talk that he is simply not a fit for this scheme and is best suited as a pass rusher in a 4-3.

Is it time to move on?

His representation is open the idea.

“Vinny’s main objective is to play and play at a high level,” agent Kevin Connor told Birds 24/7. “The question becomes, can that happen in Philly or do we need to facilitate an opportunity outside of Philly if it makes sense for all parties.”

Property

Dispatch: Where Has All the Bank-Owned Property Gone?

Next City is hosting a live blog of the 2013 Reclaiming Vacant Properties conference, now ongoing in Philadelphia. The below is a Property contribution to that […]

Philadelphia Wedding

12 Easy-to-Make Wedding Etiquette Mistakes

I read this article on HuffPo the other week when it was published, and hung on to it, because I thought it was a good […]

Be Well Philly

Philly Dance Fitness Is Hosting Pop-up Classes at Nest This Month

Here’s a reason to go to Nest even if you don’t have little ones in tow: All this month, Philly Dance Fitness is hosting pop-up […]

Property

French Design Meets Man Cave in Bryn Mawr

The patterns in this French Chateau will knock your socks off. The formal spaces in the enormous, 10,000 square-foot-plus estate are covered in interchanging stripes, […]

Birds 24/7

What They’re Saying About the Eagles

A lot of people are saying a lot of things about Chip Kelly’s debut in the NFL. Here’s a roundup.

Property

This Darling Victorian Is Exactly Why Your Mother Wants You to Move to Media

Downtown Media is an easy walk from this charming Victorian home. In addition to walkability, the property features four bedrooms and two full bathrooms which […]

Birds 24/7

Chip Kelly: I Feel Like Pace Was Too Slow

Chip KellyChip Kelly drew laughs from the gathered media when he suggested that the tempo on offense was too slow Monday night. But he wasn’t kidding.

“No I feel like it was slow to be honest with you. I’m not joking,” said Kelly. “We need to do a better job. We left the ball on the ground too much, we didn’t get the ball to the officials. We could have sped things up from a process in between plays, and that’s something that we need to continue to work on.”

City Life

Lesbian Globetrotters Spread Goodwill One Fab Vacay At a Time

Heads up, ladies looking to book travel plans over the next year: Lesbian-owned travel company Sweet is currently booking all-girl trips between now and next […]

Property

Estate Named “Le Cadeau” Is As Lovely as You’d Expect

You might think the most amazing feature of a house where the bathrooms outnumber the six bedrooms might be the spaciousness. But you’d be wrong […]

Be Well Philly

Inspiration: Read Cortney’s Incredible 113-Pound Weight Loss Story

When a co-worker sent me the weight-loss story below last week, which was originally posted on Lithe Method’s blog, I knew just I had to share […]

Birds 24/7

Eagles Snap Count Analysis

Analyzing the Eagles’ snap counts against the Redskins. Notes on James Casey, Earl Wolff, Brandon Graham and others.