Month: December 2004

Americans have grown into paranoia fiends. Any problem, big or small, is another dilemma for us to obsessively fret over. Whether the hottest story is a mosquito carrying West Nile virus or bank employees being

I am a geographical elitist and the first to admit that I choose my allegiances arbitrarily. I’ll defend Philly to anyone despite the Schuylkill, the unions and the school system. I’ll fight anyone who criticizes

Dr. Justin Vitiello, Italian professor, was on hand to recite poems from his latest book, “Suicide of an Ethnic Poet.” In the book, Vitiello attempts to balance the life of a professor with the creativity

On a recent Saturday, I glanced from my window to the slender body of my mother who had spent half the morning scrubbing the baseboards of my apartment. “Let’s go take a walk,” I said.

Trust is a key factor when a reporter delivers the news to millions of Americans across the country. This trust is established through professionalism, accuracy, sincerity and consistent presence. Perhaps the most trusted newsmen in