In a little alley tucked away between Church and Filbert streets in Old City lies an assortment of stones. Burnt oranges, charcoal grays and sea blues are dotted into stiff sand, making each row and
What’s in a name? Would a rose by any other name not smell as sweet? Would Philadelphia by any other name not smell as … well, filthy? Over the course of its 325-year history, this
If you thought John Chaney displayed an intimidating demeanor on the sidelines, imagine talking to him one-on-one. I’ll admit that it was daunting . . . but only for about five seconds. That was the
Freedom Theater. Church of the Advocate. The United Negro Improvement Association. These are institutions with valued histories and traditions. They are historical markers that sit right in our backyard here in North Philadelphia, personifying this
Matt Mongiardini finally put it all together. After a steady string of starts which fell apart in the middle innings, the sophomore right-hander notched the first shutout of his collegiate career, as the baseball team
After a long night of teasing, strutting and gyrating, each of the 650 muscles in my body wages a full blown strike against me. My abs felt like they were forced through a meat grinder.
William Penn hates your Philadelphia sports loving guts. He hates them because, in 1983, a contract was signed to construct Liberty One Place, the tallest building in the city of Philadelphia. During the city’s humble
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With spring in full gear, it’s that time of year to say ‘down to winter blahs’ and ‘hurray to sunshine.’ It’s time for everyone to step out of hibernation and revel in the awesome activities
“Eeny, meeny, miny, mo,” sang Davina Stewart, with a mysterious pitch emanating from her voice. “Catch a ni-er by his toe.” Stewart used her body well during the performance, often role-playing and referencing problems that