Brian Howard

Brian G. Howard

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City Life

Will the Soda Tax Be Jim Kenney’s Waterloo?

There’s a lot riding on the challenge to the levy, including, perhaps, the mayor’s legacy.

Business

Anatomy of an Exit

What happens when a start-up sells for a big pile of money?

Things to Do

Five Philly Musicians Who Should Have Beaten Bon Jovi to the Hall of Fame

With yet another Jersey act getting the nod this week, we highlight some overlooked Philadelphians.

City Life

Pennsylvania’s New Congressional Map is a Really (Really) Big Deal

It’s hell for politicians, but great for voters. Here’s why.

City Life

Is Philly’s Inferiority Complex Dead?

The city’s walking with a certain swagger these days. It feels good. It also feels weird.

Business

Meryl Levitz: Tourism’s Pied Piper

Philly tourism is big business. Really big business.

Be Well Philly

The Quest for Calm

A new dad test-drives three of the city’s top techniques for finding sweet, sweet tranquility.  

City Life

Ben Franklin Parkway: Philly’s Grandest Flop

There was a time when people loved the Parkway. It was a hundred years ago.

City Life

Bart Blatstein’s Atlantic City

Is the Philly developer planning a Piazza by the sea?

City Life

In Praise of the Philly Stoop

The summer’s best destination is literally steps away.

Be Well Philly

This Make-Ahead Oatmeal Is a Game-Changer

Prep a week’s worth of delicious breakfasts all at once? Tell me more.

City Life

The Case for Philly Statehood

If the rest of Pennsylvania doesn’t want us, maybe it’s time to strike out on our own.

City Life

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Through 8 p.m.

Stay cool, people.

City Life

Rendell: Sorry About that “Ugly Women” Comment

Reporters were waiting for him at the train station yesterday.

City Life

60 Minutes Profiles Temple Prof Wrongly Accused of Espionage

Xiaoxing Xi: “I think we deserve some kind of apology.”