In June, Pope Benedict announced that a massive Catholic shindig—the World Meeting of Families—would be held in Philadelphia in 2015. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the pope […]

In case knowing the outcome of all of the Olympic events before they happen wasn’t enough of a reminder that you’re living under the Comcast […]

According to the latest Quinnipiac University/CBS News/New York Times poll, President Barack Obama holds leads over Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney among likely voters in […]

Read the statement that caused a firestorm

Homophobia’s bad for business

Imagine relaxing at a backyard barbecue enjoying an adult beverage. While you’re answering a question about how you started your business, your neighbor interrupts to […]

Last week, Mayor Nutter submitted the City of Philadelphia’s plan to raise and spend public money for the coming five years to Philadelphia’s state-established financial-oversight […]

So depending on whom you ask, the abrupt downfall of New Yorker writer Jonah Lehrer—who was recently revealed first to have self-plagiarized (which sounds way […]

Remembering the celebrated author

I’m standing. Hopping up and down, even. I’m excited. I’m screaming at the TV. I’m watching field hockey. I can’t remember watching field hockey much […]

Like many of you, I’ve been watching the Olympics the past few days. This time around, however, I seem to have a focused interest on […]

Cops Crack Down on Cyclists. The cops in PPD’s 3rd District have announced their intention to crack down on bicyclists who don’t obey the rules […]

If Facebook is any indicator, many if not most of my friends have signed on to the Chick-fil-A boycott because of that company’s charitable contributions […]

And his wife’s thoughts on his thoughts.

The Republic Bank on the ground floor of 1818 Market Street was robbed on Tuesday afternoon. A Philadelphia Police Department representative says that a suspect—described […]