There’s a lot to complain about in Philadelphia these days, and it’s getting harder to find any legitimate points of pride. Sure, we may be on the brink of hosting the to-be third-tallest building in
On a sunny Saturday afternoon in South Philly’s Italian Market, Phil Coty, 24, sits outside of his art gallery, Bobo’s on 9th, listening to the radio and writing “Aw, shucks!” on a piece of graphed
Pediculophobia is the fear of infestation, and it can drive a person mad – even insane. Theatre Exile’s production of the psychological thriller Bug, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, explores not only the
It took three attacks and a funeral to increase security on Philadelphia’s sole public transportation system. The subway attacks of March 26, April 2 and April 4 occurred within blocks of each other – some
I didn’t grow up with God in my house. Or Muhammad or Buddha or Krishna. I went to a public school, so they didn’t show up there either. Some people would say I’m lucky to
A recent fatal accident in Santa Clara, Calif., is sparking controversy between cyclists and motorists all over the nation. In a biking city like Philadelphia, we ought to pay attention. Kristy Gough and Matt Peterson
Two police cruisers pause side by side on a one-way street, waiting to pull into the intersection, even though they have the green light. A white car behind them waits quietly. This is one time
Editor: [In response to [“Joe Frazier’s Gym closes for renovations,” Christopher Wink, April 3, 2008] Speaking as boxer Marianne Marston, I can personally confirm I am not returning to London, whatever Mr. Leslie Wolff says
Every four years, presidential campaigning comes to Pennsylvania, to Philadelphia, to Temple and the student body manages to seem politically energized. Sen. Hillary Clinton rallied in McGonigle Hall, and last week, Chelsea Clinton appeared in
Temple Student Government has a slogan – It’s all about you. But really, who is it all about? Who does the group represent? The inclusion of three slates in his year’s TSG elections is a