But the people aren’t having any of that.

Chaka Fattah, you’re my hero. The Philly Congressman is kicking off the new year by proposing a lovely-sounding bill called the “Ending Fiscal Cliffs Act […]

A couple weeks ago, I noted a new UPenn study claiming increased cell phone use was to thank for the mid-1990s crime drop. The idea […]

First “Dayman” was “Nightman.” Then, it became its own song. Later, a recurring joke. After that, a full-fledged musical. And now, Philadelphians, a beer. Until […]

Andy Reid is officially a Kansas City Chief. (Reid, like Crennel before him, is a large, expressionless man, who hasn’t been very good for several […]

Yes, please!

When Chris Christie speaks, Republicans listen. After taking it on the chin from Christie for scuttling a vote on a $60 billion Sandy relief bill, […]

Finally, an explanation for why Jets coach Rex Ryan inexplicably played Mark Sanchez deep into a hopeless season, while a noted water-walking miracle-worker turned the […]

July of 2012 was notable for several reasons: the hottest month on record, both parties gearing up for the presidential campaign, and the voluntary acceptance […]

On May 14th of last year, the props department for Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained emailed the Mutter Museum asking for advice on how best to […]

Lawrence Ordone lost his job, but he kept his honor. When asked by a customer to make him a steak sandwich with American cheese, onion, […]

Ed Rendell, in his book A Nation of Wusses, calls out politicians for their cowardice on gun control. Today, he reprises the act in a […]

Same look, scrumptious new taste.

Hidden City Philadelphia has compiled a sad list of gorgeous old churches, abandoned factories, and 19th century homes that were demolished this year. Lowlights include […]

Move over Boo Boo and Duck Dynasty, there’s a new train wreck in town and its name is Amish Mafia. Billed by Discovery Channel as […]