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Watch: Billy Penn’s Ultimate Philly Athlete bracket on Good Day Philadelphia (video)

by Chris Krewson February 16, 2015January 17, 2023

Chris Krewson

Chris Krewson is the executive director of LION Publishers, a national nonprofit association that serves local journalism entrepreneurs build sustainable news organizations, and the founding editor of... More by Chris Krewson

Cupid meets ‘The Addams Family.’ What could possibly go wrong?

As Wednesday in Walnut Street Theatre’s ‘The Addams Family’ 17-year-old Abbie Parker finds the heart beneath the family’s creepy, kooky exterior.

by Jane M. Von Bergen

Marsha’s opened to put women’s sports first. A year later, it’s closing

The news of the Oct. 18 closure prompts more discussions around what we expect from queer spaces.

by Julia Binswanger

From a West Philly comic rack to ‘The Black Hero’s Journey’

Illustrator Eric Battle brings a lifetime of storytelling to a new Penn exhibition and a graphic novel confronting the murder of Emmett Till.

by Jon Caroulis

Less honk, more handlebar: Philly Bike Ride rolls back into town

The car-free ride returns Saturday with two routes, a finish-line festival and an expected 7,000 cyclists along for the fun.

by Nick Kariuki

Philly’s military origin story has sea legs

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps go hand in hand, and their founding is no different. Both were formed in the fall of 1775 as the nation began to come together in Philly.

by Violet Comber-Wilen

Stick around for Tattooed Mom’s international wheatpaste show this weekend

Tattooed Mom’s “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue 2” features art from more than 200 artists, amateurs and a wall for visitors to get creative.

by Julia Binswanger

Philly has a lot of rats. PETA says put them on birth control

After City Council declared a rat emergency in Northeast Philly, the animal rights group proposed contraception as an alternative to traps and poison.

by Davis Cuffe

Two Rittenhouse Hotel favorites to close amid major makeover

The Library Bar and Mary Cassatt Tea Room are closing as the luxury hotel prepares for a new steakhouse, cocktail bar and redesigned spaces.

by Davis Cuffe

Herr’s is hungry for your ideas. Which Philly dish deserves a chip?

Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ contest wants your favorite local dish turned into a chip. Submit by Nov. 2, and revisit the flavors that won past contests.

by Nick Kariuki

Philly’s vegan scene still has plenty on its plate

While data shows fewer plant-based eateries around the U.S. in recent years, Philly’s vegan restaurants are still vibrant.

by Heather J. Chin

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