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The Corruption of Corey Kemp
In an airless beige room, wearing a dark green jumpsuit, remembering his former life, Corey Kemp shrugs his shoulders. “I think I'm smarter, wiser,” he […]
My Ride-Along With the Police Commissioner
Anyone who’s read my work here over the years knows where I stand on law enforcement: Like so many members of the Black community in […]
My 96-Year-Old Grandfather Moved to Town a Few Years Ago, and Nothing’s Been the Same Since
“Can you come over and help Pop-Pop? He got locked out of his iPad again.” My mom sounded frantic on the phone, as though my […]
I’m a Pro Weight Lifter. This Is What I Eat During Competition Week.
Who I am: Morgan Vozobule, 30, from South Philly What I do: Owner and head coach of Liberty Barbell Club, which operates within Subversus Fitness What role […]
5 Spin Classes and Plenty of Wine: A Week in the Life of a Body Cycle Studio Instructor
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money it takes to live a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each […]
My Biracial Life: A Memoir
It’s 1:30 a.m. on a Saturday night at the barren 24-hour Melrose Diner in South Philly. I’m there alone. The hostess is hawkeyed at the […]
The Woman Who Exposed Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries
Mari Steed’s fingers trembled as she tapped commands on her laptop. The unprecedented apology was about to be streamed online, projected onto a big screen […]
Features: The Democratic Party’s Worst Nightmare
The Reverend Herbert Hoover Lusk II has a question. “Can I get an amen?” It’s a muggy Tuesday night in early August, and Lusk is […]
Greenhouse and Garden Wedding Venues Around Philly
It’s not exactly typical to think of Philadelphia as boasting a plethora of gardens and green spaces — but as it turns out, pretty foliage […]
Stunning Castle and Estate Wedding Venues in the Philadelphia Area
You’re probably already familiar with the many industrial chic wedding venues popping up across Philadelphia. But on top of those newer offerings, the surrounding region […]
Reviving the “Unsexy” Food of Pennsylvania’s Past
An archeologist recites a paean to shad before a couple dozen people who fill Elwood’s rowhouse dining room one Sunday afternoon in May. “Tender as […]
24 Super-Talented Philly Wedding Invitation and Stationery Designers
First impressions matter, and the first impression of your wedding day is the stationery. While your invitations will carry crucial info like date, time, and […]
Zone Read: Eagles-Colts, the Day After
INDIANAPOLIS — With the Eagles facing a 2nd-and-goal from the Colts’ 19 yard line, Darren Sproles set up in the backfield to the right of […]
Everything You Need to Know Before the 76ers Enter the NBA Playoffs
Clap your hands, everybody! The 76ers begin their 2023 playoff run against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday at 1 p.m. If this is sounding familiar, […]
Sports: Daddy Dearest
Whatever you think of Marc O’Hair by the end of this story, remember this: A very strong chance exists that without him, his 23-year-old son […]