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Your Broad Street Run Training Plan for Running a 10-Miler in 10 Weeks
Cory Smith, a Philadelphia-based running coach, shares his expert advice for Blue Cross Broad Street Run as an American Cancer Society DetermiNation running coach; founder […]
The Narrative About Philly’s Progressive Setback Is Wrong. Isaiah Thomas Is Proof.
When it comes to the state of the progressive movement in Philly, two things can be true at the same time: Voters didn’t want a […]
The Problem With Jeff Brown’s Racial Code-Switching
The most disappointing aspect of high-profile election cycles is that they reveal troublesome qualities of people you didn’t previously take major issue with. I’ve never […]
Jeff Brown’s Latest Ad Isn’t What We Should Hope for From a Mayoral Candidate
“People of color, especially Black people, have been my life’s work.” That was the response ShopRite proprietor turned mayoral candidate Jeff Brown gave during a […]
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 […]
What the Uvalde, Buffalo and Even Philly Shootings Have in Common
I’m not going to lie — it feels exhausting to have to write this. Last week, 10 Black people were murdered by an armed gunman […]
Q&A: Popular NPR Host Gene Demby Talks Wawa, the Sixers, and Growing Up In South Philly
The last year was a big one for South Philly son Gene Demby. His critically-acclaimed NPR podcast Code Switch became a radio show as well. […]
Your Company Is Celebrating Black History Month All Wrong. Here’s How to Do It Right.
It’s that time of the year: Black History Month, a.k.a. the month when America loves (or at least pretends) to showcase Black excellence. My views […]
The Pandemic Will End. Our Respect for Service Workers Should Not
Last weekend, my fiancé and I went to the movies together for the first time since the pandemic started. From the time we began dating, […]
Vaxathon Reveals There’s More to the Narrative About Black Americans and the COVID Vaccine
As the saying goes: If you build it, they will come — and last weekend, with its 24-hour “Vaxathon,” the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium built […]
I Took a COVID-19 Vaccine Selfie. Then the Questions Came Pouring In.
On Saturday, I walked into Deliverance Church in North Philly and got my first of two injections of COVID-19 vaccine. A few days earlier, I […]
Yes, Biden Won. Now Can We Talk About How His Campaign Nearly Blew It in Philly?
After four years of anguish and anticipation, I can now finally say this in full confidence: Donald J. Trump, you’re fired. Joe Biden, a son […]
White Democrats, It’s Time for You to Get Your People to Vote
As the Democratic National Convention finally takes off, Black voters are infighting more than ever. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s pick of California Senator Kamala […]
This Philadelphia Newspaper Is Forcing Its Employees to Work from the Office During COVID-19
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Philadelphia Tribune Bans Employees from Working Remotely […]
Black Scientists Still Face an Uphill Battle in Securing NIH Research Grants
Research is at the foundation of all sound medical knowledge. It enables scientists to develop and test the efficacy of medicines and treatments, and it […]