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The Kingdom and the Power of Johnny Doc

Johnny Doc is as literal as they come. He’s a union boss, with a union boss’s brick-and-mortar vocab. His speeches are latticed with I-beams of […]

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From the Editor July 2006

My father met Frank Rizzo a handful of times, at crowded cocktail parties or Bookbinder’s or Phillies games. Each time, the same dynamic took place. […]

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Exit Interview: Gay Talese

In his latest book, A Writer’s Life, literary titan Gay Talese describes growing up in Ocean City — among many, many other things. And much […]

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Amy Aims East

Amy Gutmann is making news with her bold plan to link the Penn campus with Center City. But will she stick around long enough to […]

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Contrarian: Tear Down Camden!

If liberals and conservatives both think eminent domain isn’t the way to save New Jersey’s poorest city, you know it’s the right thing to do. […]

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The Good Life: Combo Stores June 2006

Call it an identity crisis, but we’re all over Philly boutiques that mix and match goods and services. Call it an identity crisis, but we’re […]

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Dr. Huxtable & Mr. Hyde

“He did a lot of good works behind which he could stash his crimes of excess.” — Tamara Green Our stories must be told a […]

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In Search of … Crabcakes

Five local takeout cakes go claw to claw in our exclusive taste test. As soon as the temperature hits 70, we start craving crabs in […]

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What to Drink: Henri Abelé Vintage Champagne 1996, France

Champagne’s duality, both rich and refreshing, has catapulted the wine to international stardom. Now everyone can afford to find out why. Champagne’s duality, both rich […]

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Carl Singley Loud and Clear

Larry Platt interviews former Temple Law School dean and “reformed pay-to-player” Carl Singley, the man who should be mayor. In a review of the film […]

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The Good Life: Shorts

As a general rule, no one over the age of, well, 12 should leave the house in shorts. But this season’s crop has made us […]

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Pastimes: The (Fake) Nazis Are Coming!

Friends of Hitler or bizarre hobbyists? Send us your vote. If you drive through Reading this month, you might see dozens of grown men sporting […]

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Review: Django, Remastered

Can the beloved South Street BYOB thrive under new management? When Greg Salisbury and Ross Essner of West Philly’s Rx acquired Django late last year, […]

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Review: Tongue Is Chic

Sea urchin, bone marrow, lamb’s tongue: Ansill is a delicious education in adventurous eating. You see them standing on the sidewalk outside Ansill, squinting at […]

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Government: Other People’s Money

Does the Pennsylvania Treasury have a chunk of your change? See inside. The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is currently holding around $1 billion in unclaimed cash […]