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Why the Gutting of Civil-Forfeiture Reform Matters to All of Us
A former cop recently reminded me about an old Upton Sinclair line that just about fits Pennsylvania’s maligned civil-asset forfeiture policy perfectly: “It is difficult to get a […]
What’s the Absolute Best Store-Bought Veggie Burger?
For a long time, I was a Morning Star Garden Veggie Burger gal when it came to store-bought veggie burgers. You could find me piling two […]
If You Are What You Tweet, America Is Coffee, Beer and Pizza
Proof that social media rules everything around us: Scientists are now using Twitter to get insights into our healthy (or lack thereof) habits. Who is […]
Toomey and McGinty Stick to Their Scripts in First Debate
It usually isn’t very fun to watch political debates, mostly because of how predictable they are. Even in the most informal settings, you have two […]
Do This: Free Outdoor Barre at the Comcast Center
Heads up, Barre3 devotees! We have yet another FREE pop-up workout class for you to pencil into your calendar: This Wednesday, October 19th, the folks […]
WTS: Is the Eagles’ Early Season Magic Fading?
After the 27-20 loss to Washington on Sunday afternoon, let’s see what the national media are saying about the Eagles.
ThinkFest Preview: Eric Goldstein on the Urban(e) Suburb
While much has been written about Millennials’ love affair with the city, research conducted by the National Association of Realtors and others indicates that once […]
End-of-October Bridal Trunk Show
Nicole Bridal & Formal Shoppe, Jenkintown October 20-29: Enuara Bridal Trunk Show You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s […]
NFL Power Rankings 2016: Week 7 Edition
The sixth week of the 2016 NFL schedule is over. Now it’s time to see how all 32 teams stack up. Let’s dive right in […]
Music: 5 Shows to See in Philly This Week
Esperanza Spalding @ TLA | Tuesday, October 18 Jazz songwriter, singer and bassist Esperanza Spalding is on tour for Emily’s D+Evolution, which Pitchfork named a […]
The Checkup: The Nutrient You’re Probably (Definitely) Not Getting Enough Of
• Yikes: A recent study of over 16,000 Americans found that a whopping 94 percent of women aren’t getting enough choline, a nutrient that impacts […]
Eagles Wake-Up Call: ‘No Panic’
Before the season started, Doug Pederson referred to how he would give Jim Schwartz free rein over the defense. The rookie head coach didn’t want to micromanage […]
Lawsuit Claims Johnny Doc Dropped N-Word, Other Slurs Before South Philly Brawl
Nearly nine months after controversial Philadelphia union leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with nonunion electrician Joshua Keesee in […]
Be Well Workout of the Week: The Ultimate Bosu Ball Workout
You know that half-physioball, half-balance-board thing you always see at the gym but don’t know what to do with? Well, that is called a Bosu ball, […]
Penn Doesn’t Pay Philly Taxes. Here’s Why It Should.
A couple of months ago, my husband told me about a flier he found in our mailbox. It was from a lawyer, he said, right […]