The presidential race has become racial – surprise, surprise. In such a racially-focused society, it did not take long. Illinois Sen. Barack Obama’s brown skin inevitably prompted speculations about his true “blackness” from politicians and
This tiny slice of Greece will surprise and delight. Effie’s Greek Restaurant is an intimate Greek BYOB that electrifies the palate in a romantic atmosphere. The restaurant consists of a main room and patio outdoor
Philly has seen its fair share of talented emerging artists. Some make it, like The Roots and John Legend, while others may just wind up in the used CDs bin at any retail store. Where
With some applauding their ambition and others questioning their purpose, an organizing committee is showing no signs of slowing down its effort to form a Black Student Union. The BSU organizing committee held its first
Ever since Lori Pompa first stepped into Holmesburg Prison in Northeast Philadelphia 22 years ago, her life has never been the same. “I was deeply disturbed the first day I walked in there. It was
Typically, when someone messes up on the job, they are fired. Unless that person works for President Bush and has been loyal to him since he was governor of Texas. The most recent example of
Greek organizations on campus want students to know that they are more than the negative publicity they often receive. So, a forum hosted by the Temple University Greek Association last Wednesday set out to address
With its modest exterior and the Continental and Bleu Martini nearby, it’s easy to overlook La Locanda del Ghiottone, roughly translating to “The Place of the Gluttons,” in Old City. The next time you crave
Trio, a small BYOB restaurant north of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, offers guests more in the categories of service and ambiance than in first-rate food. This dinner-only restaurant opened in February of last year
In the heart of Fishtown, just six minutes from Center City, the new Hot Potato Cafe is serving the neighborhood something it needs – a casual dining restaurant that just happens to be BYOB. The