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Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins on Joining the Hall of Fame and Finally Getting His Ring
The Rundown CV, abridged: 16 NFL seasons, 13 as the Eagles’ starting free safety; nine-time Pro Bowler; two years as an Eagles football operations executive; […]
Diamond (No Rough): Jim Gardner’s Favorite Place
Each month Philadelphia magazine asks notable Philadelphians to share their favorite spots in the region. This month, Action News legend Jim Gardner takes us out to […]
From 1992 to 2018: The Year of the Woman, Redux
The similarities are uncanny. In 1992, the year after Anita Hill’s testimony about Clarence Thomas ignited a national debate on sexual harassment, a record 24 […]
Obama Stenographer Beck Dorey-Stein on Life in the White House
The Rundown Age: 32 CV, abridged: White House stenographer under presidents Obama and Trump (2012-’17); high-school English teacher in Hightstown, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and […]
The Philly College Dishonor Roll
Over the course of its 278 years, the University of Pennsylvania has racked up plenty of famous alumni: Elon Musk! John Legend! Bring up a […]
Allan Domb for Mayor!
I realize what I’m about to say. I realize exactly what I’m about to say. And yet: It must be said. Every so often, when […]
Philly Pols Keep It in the Family
From Goodes to Greens to Streets, Tartagliones and Williamses, Philly politics has a long history of running in the family. And the trend continues. Here […]
What to Expect at Philly’s New Rail Park
If you’ve been to NYC’s High Line, you know: Abandoned railways can become beautiful public spaces when they get an urbanist makeover. After eight years […]
Will the Soda Tax Be Jim Kenney’s Waterloo?
Two years ago, when Philadelphia passed its sweetened beverage tax, it was hailed as a game-changing triumph that sent shock waves across the country and […]
All the Shore Drama You Missed Since Last Summer
We get it: You only pay attention to the Shore in summer, when you’re there, ankle-deep in the sand, sweaty cocktail in hand. As usual, […]