Opinion

Philly Jazz Scene Grows with Black Squirrel and Cellar Dog

Philadelphia’s jazz culture has deepened with the arrival of two new venues, Black Squirrel Club in Fishtown and Cellar Dog in Center City.  The venues join a legacy of iconic...

Fishtown’s Bastia and Amy’s Pastelillos Named Among Best Restaurants in America

Two Fishtown restaurants, Bastia and Amy’s Pastelillos, have earned spots on Esquire’s prestigious 2024 list of the “Best Restaurants in America.”  The list highlights 35 standout establishments across 17 states...

The coming green economy and the future of Philadelphia

By John B. Kelly The future of natural gas is at risk due to efforts to transition to an electrified/low carbon energy world. This is...

Why every Philadelphian needs a will

By Jonathan J. Koehler and Michaela Graf Murder is sudden. It does not wait for you to plan out how to care for your family,...

Help available for domestic violence victims

By Joanna Otero-Cruz I have held the hands of a father with tears coursing down his cheeks as he says, “I only wish she had...

Shop locally for the holidays

By Jessica Ramsdell Planning to spread some cheer? Focus on community during the holidays and purchase a one-of-a-kind creation from your local small businesses in...

No to Sixers arena in Chinatown

By Madison Kajuffa and Maya Lindsey We are writing with a demand that Rep. Mary Isaacson address and take appropriate action to prevent the installation...

Failing to condemn antisemitism unacceptable

By City Councilman Mike Driscoll The victory of our first black lieutenant governor and a Jewish governor-elect over a man who refused to denounce his...
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