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Don Tollefson’s Last Stand
She kept Don inside. His mother wanted him to study. She wouldn’t let him be like them, those other kids who got into trouble. Don […]
How Did Michael Strange Really Die in Afghanistan?
Charlie Strange in a rest-stop parking lot at dawn, trying not to cry. Charlie somewhere in Maryland, a few hundred feet from I-95, lighting a […]
Did You Miss Shoppist on FYI Philly? Catch the Recap Here.
Remember when we introduced you to the 8 Philly designers to watch out for? Here’s a recap: Last week was the official check-in for the […]
The Best Jersey Shore Boardwalks for 2014
Wildwood Keep in mind it’s a carnival town. Its Boardwalk is sprawling, loud, tacky, a little bawdy and a little seedy. And, if you go […]
Jersey Shore 2014: The Shore, Your Way
Going to the Shore is a ritual that almost all Philadelphians share. Together, we feel that rush each summer to get on the road, to […]
Pool Boys: The Summer Gay Scene at the Raven Pool in New Hope
“Are you drawing my PIC-TCHA?” From my lounge chair, I look up to see an older, slightly stocky gentleman hovering over me. He’s wearing blue […]
Frank Rizzo Jr. Profile: Franny Takes a Lie-Detector Test
Across his chest and abdomen, two corrugated rubber tubes. Pneumographs — to detect breathing irregularities. Wrapped around his upper arm, a Velcro cuff. A sphygmomanometer […]
The Tragedy of Madison Holleran and Suicides at Penn
Doors were beginning to open for Madison Holleran. She racked up straight As, ran track, and pushed her Northern Highlands Regional High School soccer team […]
One of Us: Marty Moss-Coane of WHYY’s Radio Times
My name is … Marty Moss-Coane, with a hyphen. I was a Marjorie, named for my grandmother. And I was a Marge or Margie until […]
Profile: Where in the World Is Sean Agnew?
He looked every bit the unassuming tourist, discreetly dressed in a blue oxford and sporting a brimming vacation beard. He was trying to explain to […]
Profile: Kyle Scott of Crossing Broad
Kyle Scott is showing me Terrell Owens’s penis. We’re sitting in the upstairs office of the two-bedroom twin Scott shares with his fiancée, on the […]
Philly Mag Wins 6 National City and Regional Magazine Awards
Philadelphia won six 2014 National City and Regional Magazine Awards, the CRMA announced Monday night. Congratulations to the well-deserved winners! Column: Vicki Glembocki, Suburbanista Profile: […]
One of Us: Charlie Manuel
My name is … Charles Fuqua Manuel. The “Fuqua” comes from my grandmother’s doctor. It was my father’s name, and back where I grew up […]
Ajay Raju Profile: The Big Raju
Might as well start with the hair. “My life,” he says, “is driven by my obsession with my stupid hair.” “My wife,” he says, “hates […]
Dominic Pileggi: The Grown-Up
At the Court Diner in Media, the rest of the table orders chipped beef, pancakes and omelets. Then the waitress asks Senate Majority Leader Dominic […]