Drivers get spaced out
A resident of the 2600 block of South Hicks Street recently returned from his summer vacation and found he had earned two parking tickets. He hadn't noticed before he left that the...
Less than purr-fect
The debate over whether Halle Berry deserved her Best Actress Oscar for Monster's Ball will likely rage on way past the day she makes her last movie. Maybe the Academy will put an asterisk...
Moving picture
Once in awhile, a film comes along that strikes a chord in the hearts of South Philadelphians. Back in 1976, Rocky was the champ. Earlier this year, local moviegoers were swept away...
Back to local Roots
It's nothing like the rush when I get in front of the band, on stage with the planet in the palm of my hand --Don't Say Nuthin, The Tipping Point ...
The Red Roadster
Thinking about the week's driving, I envisioned an open highway and a bright red BMW Z4 convertible. Well, one out of two isn't bad. I got the car. The Z4 is a...
New plaza a tough sell
The area's newest shopping center is quickly taking shape at 23rd Street and Oregon Avenue. So, it seems, are residents' opinions. Civic leaders who met with New York developer Forest City Ratner...
Cool treat
I have never been an appliance junkie. Although I own a Cuisinart, waffle iron, four-slice toaster, an electric teakettle and electric hand mixer, I never purchased a juicer or ice-cream maker. For years...
Funny Business
It's not difficult to trace the humor roots of David Brenner and Dom Irrera. Both veteran standup comics are Philly-flavored. Each spins yarns in a very familiar manner. Brenner and Irrera drop names, use...
Sharp focus
A combination of institutions and artists is posthumously honoring one of the country's leading advocates of fine art photography. The effort culminates in the Philadelphia Museum of Art's "Glorious Harvest: Photography from...