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Should Grandma Smoke Pot?

I It sounds like a throwaway joke in an Adam Sandler movie—let’s get Nana high!—but Philly native Robert Platshorn is deadly serious about his mission: […]

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MSNBC Needs to Shut Chris Matthews Up

As the Democrats open their national convention, it’s time for MSNBC to play Hardball with Chris Matthews. Judging by last week’s performance with the GOP, […]

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DiNic’s Is Staying Put in Philly

Tommy DiNic’s roast pork may have been named the best sandwich in America by Travel Channel host Adam Richman, but don’t expect to see DiNic’s […]

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John Bolaris Belongs in Philadelphia

For John Bolaris, even something as simple as taking the train to New York inevitably takes a dramatic turn. Back in the spring, I joined […]

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People Are Arguing Over Sherman Hemsley’s Will

Sherman Hemsley—the Philadelphia native famous for his role as television’s George Jefferson—passed away on July 24th after a battle with lung cancer. But, the actor […]

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WATCH: The New Normal

Watch the pilot of The New Normal by Ryan Murphy online before it debuts this fall on NBC.

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WATCH: Grey’s Anatomy Teaser

Grey’s Anatomy kicks off its ninth season on Sept. 27. Will Arizona survive the plane crash?

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Ryan Howard Is Dr. Dre and Brian Schneider Is Danny Tanner

Wednesday evening was ’90s Night at Citizens Bank Park. The Phils and Reds wore throwback jerseys from 1991, the Phillies rolled out the usual fanfare […]

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Parents: Twins Should Be Treated Equally

Dan and Pat Lawson have been married for 30 years. They are also the parents of two boys – twin sons – one of whom is gay. The couple recently recorded an ad in support of gay marriage, saying both of their sons should have the same opportunities in life.

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10 Best Meredith Moments From The Office

This week, the not-very-sad news broke that The Office will end after this season. While the show used to be one of the funniest on […]

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My Gay Sitcom Life

My parents sent me a postcard with a single line in my mother’s impeccable penmanship; it read, “Spending your inheritance! XOXO, Cliff & Clair.” My […]

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The Kid Who Danced to “Vogue” is All Grown Up

Jimmy Kimmel tracked down Shaun Sperling, the guy who – at his Bar Mitzvah – did a kind of interpretive dance to Madonna’s “Vogue.” And […]

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DiNic’s Roast Pork Named Best Sandwich in America

DiNic’s roast pork has been named the best sandwich in America by Travel Channel host Adam Richman. It took weeks for Richman to tour the […]

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Oprah Winfrey’s in the Love-Making Business

I saw the show Lovetown, USA advertised in a copy of O that I picked up to take camping with me last weekend. It was […]

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Philly’s Rosenbach Museum Got the Colbert Bump

Colbert Made the Rosenbach Cool. Stephen Colbert made the Rosenbach Museum cool again. After a segment on The Colbert Report featured the host’s book, I […]