Opinion
Even in Victory, Pennsylvania House Democrats Are Finding Ways to Lose
If 2023 has taught us anything thus far, it’s this: Know how to count. Someone should have told that to elected-after-15-rounds-of-voting U.S. House Speaker Kevin […]
Our City Chose Illegal Parking Over Its Vibrant Dining Scene
I love Philadelphia, I love Philadelphia restaurants, I love the people who operate them and work in them. I always have. For 25 years, I’ve […]
4 Reasons Michael Nutter Running for Mayor Would Be Totally Fascinating
Despite the initial will-they-or-won’t-they excitement, the crowded mayoral race has thus far been pretty lackluster. Beyond the announcements, there’s been a minor shot across the […]
What Temple Can Learn From Penn About Making Students Feel Safe
When I moved to Philadelphia from Houston 12 years ago to attend the University of Pennsylvania, I knew immediately that this was a city I’d […]
Dear Famous 4th Street Deli, Don’t Ever Change
One of the details I adore about Famous 4th Street deli is how far the dining room juts out into the sidewalk. It leaves just […]
The Case for a Better Lunch
On vacation last August, while dining with an Italian friend in Ascoli Piceno, I asked if she ever eats lunch at her desk. Milena is […]
The Myth of the Authentic Chef
“I’m missing a connection to you. … ” “[I don’t see] her Korean American roots. … ” “She was scared. … ” These were the […]
Are You Bored by the Mayor’s Race Already? Don’t Worry; It’ll Get Exciting Soon
At this point in the campaign to elect Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, you’re either not keeping up or not caring about the now-overcrowded field of candidates. […]
Philly Influencer Wallo’s Viral Poverty Porn Isn’t the Charitable Flex He Thinks It Is
This past Thanksgiving, while many of us were getting our family feasts together, Black social media sensation Wallo took to Instagram offering to take “15 […]
Why the Midterm Results Are Good (or Bad) News for Philly’s Mayoral Candidates
Now that the midterm results are finally wrapped up, it feels safe to say that Pennsylvania has gone blue. The governor’s mansion and the state […]
Over the River and Through the Woods
I grew up with only one grandma. My mom’s mom died the year before I was born, so I don’t know what her house was […]
Absolutely Hold Larry Krasner Accountable, But Not by Impeaching Him
Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying that if he were given just one hour to solve a problem, he would spend 55 minutes defining […]
Philly Fueled Pennsylvania’s Blue Wave, and Other Midterm Takeaways
Tuesday’s midterm election in Pennsylvania was an astonishing “blue wave” as Democrats held the governor’s mansion and flipped a red U.S. Senate seat. For the […]
Enough With the Damn Ads: In Pennsylvania’s Senate Race, Democrats Need to Focus on Turnout
The midterm election is less than a week away, and I, like so many people, can’t wait for this circus to finally end. For months, […]
What Bryce Harper Gets Right (and Wentz and Simmons Didn’t)
Outsiders say Philadelphia is a hard place to play sports in. They think the fans are tough and unappreciative, and they offer tired tropes of […]