I Built My Identity Around Being Bipolar. Then My Doctor Said I’m Not Bipolar
What happens when what’s wrong with you isn’t what’s wrong with you?
The Forgotten Victim of the Salvation Army Building Collapse
Ron Wagenhoffer deserves to be remembered.
Philly’s Rapid Redevelopment Is Putting Its Architectural Character at Risk
Whose version of Philly are we building?
I Used to Love Steak — Then I Met a Cow
How, at age 50, I finally brought my love of animals in line with my behavior.
It’s About Time Birds Got a Little Respect
As we celebrate the Year of the Bird, Liz Spikol on our feathered friends.
For Rape Victims, the #MeToo Movement Can Cut Both Ways
Liz Spikol on the pain and liberation within each new revelation.
The Eagles Parade: A Love Letter to Philly
I went not as a devoted Eagles fan, but as a lifelong fan of my city — my now undeniably world-class city.
Separation Agreement: What It Means to Be Living Apart Together
The latest trend in co-habitating is not co-habitating.
Finding (Mostly) Peace in the Wilds of Philly
One urban-bred writer’s journey from nature-hater to Schuylkill sojouner.
Way Into Politics This Year? Buy This Junk!
Spikol: What’s more American than buying a lot of highly dubious crap?
Every Time the Pope Moves the Church Forward, Chaput Drags It Backward
This month, Chaput denied Communion to gay couples.
Five Big Ways Philly’s Not Ready to Show Off for DNC
Spikol: We’re still failing at some pretty basic, embarrassing stuff.
Orlando and the Agonizing Need to Know “Why”
Spikol: We may never truly know the shooter’s motive. But we do know how he did it.
Of Course Someone Chucked a Bottle at Ryan Howard
Spikol: Philly fans aren’t inclined to reverence or even respect. Here’s how to change things.