Grading the Eagles’ draft depends on who is grading
By Al Thompson
How did Eagles Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman grade out drafting players to fill the Birds’ roster for 2020?
Not so good, according to Eagles fans and most observers who rate these things.
It...
Hargrave likes his new dogs on the Birds’ defensive line
By Al Thompson
Since Eagles executive vice president/general manager Howie Roseman began his roster-building career, his philosophy has been to secure a franchise quarterback then build his teams from the trenches out.
The Birds have invested...
Business pivots during pandemic
The year 2020 proved to be a rough time for small business owners, but Chris Fetfatzes and Heather Annechiarico have found a way to keep pressing forward.
The husband and wife team of restaurant owners...
Christmas activities at Swedish museum
The American Swedish Historical Museum inside FDR Park will host the unique atmosphere of a Julmarknad, or Swedish Christmas Market, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Dec. 4-5.
The outdoor event features a large...
City makes another stride in providing online learning
The City of Philadelphia is making a push to help all students make the grade through online learning.
An initiative called “PHLConnectED” aims to provide internet and technical support to students from low-income families for...
Hair Cuttery donates to Philabundance
The Hair Cuttery Family of Brands recently donated $1,500 to Philabundance. Hair Cuttery participated in the #GivingTuesday global generosity movement on Dec. 1 by donating $1 from every haircut at its salons throughout the...
Wentz insists not all is lost after 0-2-1 start to the season
By Al Thompson
After the Eagles bungled their way to a 23-23 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at empty Lincoln Financial Field, Carson Wentz's 62.8 quarterback rating, combined with his disappointing performances in...
Jim Schwartz says he learned much from watching Alex Trebek and Jeopardy! over the...
By Al Thompson
This week, America fondly remembered the life and legacy of Alex Trebek, a Canadian-American television personality known best as the host of the syndicated game show Jeopardy! for 36 years. Trebek hosted...
NHL hockey returns in January
The NHL is back in business.
Over the weekend, the National Hockey League announced it is moving forward with a 56-game season, which is scheduled to begin on Jan. 13. There are still a lot...
Nichole Canuso digital dance project a hit
Nichole Canuso was well ahead of the curve before the Zoom Boom occurred.
As founder of the Nichole Canuso Dance Company on Moore Street in South Philly, Canuso already had a project involving dance through...
