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Growing up, I was taught—probably like you were—that it was best be a little discreet about one’s social engagements. It wasn’t just about preserving an […]

The Phils made three errors yesterday in dropping their second straight extra-inning loss to the Orioles. In fact, the winning run scored because Ty Wigginton […]

Philly’s own Elliot Griffin was named the second runner-up in the 2012 Miss Pennsylvania USA Pageant six months ago. This week, the pageant’s winner, Sheena […]

I’ve been flying more recently. This is not on purpose—I am all for safe and secure skies, but since 9/11, flying has taken on an […]

I was climbing off the bus the other day when I saw something white and foamy whiz by my open-toed sandal. I looked down—it felt […]

First car will be your QuietRide Car. Please, respect the QuietRide Car. If you’ve ever ridden a SEPTA train, or even set foot in one […]

I love going to the movies because it’s so dramatic: The lights dim, the audience buzzes, and then images dance across a giant screen. Throw […]

When I was growing up, my neighborhood hosted an excellent display of fireworks every Fourth of July. We’d trek up to the Lawncrest Rec Center’s […]

When I graduated high school, back in the Paleozoic Era that was the ’80s, my parents did not throw me a party. In fact, they […]

Jonathan Papelbon had some kind words for Philadelphia the other day. “Philadelphia has a cool feel to it, man,” the new Phillies closer told Sports […]

I really wished I’d had my man purse with me the night I met Darren Daulton. (How often does a guy get to say that?) […]

When I read in the New York Times about the trend of so-called “gender reveal parties” thrown by expectant parents, it seemed like one of […]

Stand on the south side of the intersection of Front Street and Cheltenham Avenue, and you’re in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood within blocks of both the […]

In 1997, Meredith Brooks released her only real hit single, “Bitch.”  The Lilith Fair ladies ate it up with a spoon and the song became […]

I have to admit, at first I thought it was a joke. The email came with the subject line, “The Smith Family Quarterly Report” (well, […]