Firsts matter, some more than others

2 years ago

When a “first” is achieved, it is a genuine Big Deal. First man Person on the Moon. (Neil Armstrong.) First…

Taking a walk in the rain with a vegan

2 years ago

Did you know there are three dozen vegan -- not vegetarian, but vegan -- restaurants in Philadelphia? I didn’t, nor…

Does Ron DeSantis have a political death wish?

2 years ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a death wish and/or a supersized ego that will lead him into harm. Ron DeSantis…

Some light editing on the Inquirer

2 years ago

Whatever else is said about the mayoral primary, it was a setback for Philadelphia progressives, which had recent wins with…

Open letter to Sen. Fetterman

2 years ago

Dear Lurch Sen. Fetterman: As someone who supported your campaign for the U.S. Senate,  even with your brain sprain, I…

The progressive wave broke on Cherelle Parker

2 years ago

The progressive wave that had been sweeping big cities across America  hit a sea wall in dear old Philadelphia. Democrat…

Would Mayor Gym kill the Mummers Parade?

2 years ago

If you are a Mummer or a fan of the Mummers, you might want to know that a Mayor Gym…

The best choice to be Philly’s next mayor is. . .

2 years ago

I don’t recall a mayoral election in which I was undecided just days before Election Day. Can this Rebecca Rhynhart…

And now, the rest of the races

2 years ago

Philadelphia City Council is about to undergo the largest change in recent memory. Why? Council candidates Melissa Robbins (left) and…

Rebecca Rhynhart: Unanswered questions

2 years ago

Well, this is not how I wanted my interview with Rebecca Rhynhart to go. Along with other candidates, I contacted…