City Living
Sarcone’s Involved in DC Bread Bust
Yeast of Burden. Taylor Gourmet, a successful sandwich shop in Washington, DC, opened with a mission: to sell Philadelphia-style sandwiches using authentic, Philadelphia rolls. Owner […]
It’s Been a Really Bad 24 Hours for Northern Liberties
The Poor Man’s Venice. The residents in Northern Liberties must’ve accrued some really bad karma yesterday. Last night, two people were stabbed near 7th and […]
Another Woman Dead in Kensington
Sad News on Sterner Street. Police are not yet certain whether this victim can be linked to the now-infamous Kensington Strangler, who has been connected […]
Philly Tour Guides Demand Free Speech
“The Empire State Building of Philadelphia.” The Institute of Justice goes to court tomorrow to fight April 2008 legislation that requires tour guides to pass […]
Is Philly A Smart City?
Check out Time.com’s short video interview with three U.S. city mayors talking about what makes a city “smart.” Of course, you’ll note right away that […]
We Need Another Talk Radio Station in Philly
Philadelphia desperately needs a local news talk station and there is no better time to start one than right now. My father used to go […]
We Desperately Need a Great Sports Bar in Center City
Back in AprilJune, I drove north with a friend for the Phillies series against the Red Sox. Two things struck me from the moment Fenway […]
The City’s Going Through My Trash
Every once in a while, my landlords slip a note under the doors of all their tenants. Usually it’s a reminder that they’re changing the […]
Ticketmaster and Live Nation Could Learn From the Airlines
I spend way too much money on tickets. Some are of the parking variety. Most are for concerts and sports. It’s a sickness, especially considering […]
Scenes from Germantown Avenue
“See anything down there?” Lena wonders what I’m looking at, from the overpass on Germantown Avenue, just west of Hunting Park Avenue. “Just trash,” I […]
Are Some Philadelphia Zoo Animal Habitats Too Cruel?
I’m not a native Philadelphian, so from time to time some local things have me a bit befuddled. I realize I’m going to ruffle some […]
“Yo” Is So Philly
I was walking in Wissahickon Park this weekend when I heard it. “Yo Lar!” I know I’m in Philly when I hear those two words. […]
North Philly on Foot
The trash is always stunning, maybe the most stunning thing. Cigarette butts, paper, junk. But that, too, is just cultural, mere habit, a way of […]
Cab Sharing In Philly: Green? Or Gross?
Taking a cab in Philadelphia should be like ordering a cheesesteak at Pat’s—wit or witout—there’s very little room for socializing. But now Cabcorner.com is coming […]
The Ugliest Piece of Art in Philadelphia
It looks like a mistake. It looks like a construction site abandoned long ago and only remembered by a forgotten piece of twisted steel wobbling […]