No one’s sure how William Penn and Thomas Holme came up with the plan for Philadelphia. Philadelphia: A 300-Year History surmises inspiration from garrison towns […]

With all due respect, Pope Benedict XVI either lives in an alternate reality or needs better PR handlers. His comments over the weekend to U.S. […]

Police Evict Occupy Philly. Some 50 protesters were arrested overnight after Philadelphia Police enforced the eviction of Occupy Philly. Most of the demonstrators cooperated with […]

Jason Babin—one Eagle actually living up to expectations in 2011—was a Seattle Seahawk for 2007 and part of 2008. He didn’t like the way he […]

“Undun”—the newest joint from the Roots crew—is set to drop in one week. Today, though, you can stream the album on NPR. The Roots will […]

Dr. Conrad Murray has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in the death of Michael Jackson. Prison overcrowding could force Murray’s […]

To say that the past few months of sports have been brutal would be analytically dismissive. It’s not as if our favorite team lost and […]

Yes, really. Ackerman was given $905,000 on a silver platter before being chased from the Philadelphia School District by parents and citizens wielding torches and […]

Penn State has named women’s volleyball coach Russ Rose, professor John Nichols, associate athletic director Charmelle Green, faculty athletics representative Linda Caldwell, and Ira Lubert, […]

It’s a big step for Mont. Co.

The homeowner’s association of a neighborhood in Doylestown has ensured their section of town will have a white Christmas by banning all colored Christmas lights. […]

Senator Bob Casey plans to introduce a bill that will eliminate many loopholes in the Social Security system. The bill will be introduced as a […]

America’s third largest airline has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. American Airlines—and its parent company AMR Eagle Holding Corp.—cited high fuel costs and labor issues […]

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve known the one thing I would ask for if ever I was granted a wish: a time machine. […]

Pity the politicians who woo fickle anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist, architect of the famous (or infamous, depending on your politics) “Taxpayer Protection Pledge,” which commits […]