Opinion

"You feel bad for the younger kids who live in the violent areas of the city." Vince DiBacco, Passyunk Avenue and Moore Street "I agree with Mayor Nutter that the stop and searches are valid." John...

"I want that job! I'll do it for $99,000." Izak Farbiarz, 13th Street and Passyunk Avenue "I think it's too much money. They should use that money for more important things in the city." George Ricco, Passyunk Avenue...

I really never knew my Uncle Joe very well. He was my father's brother, a slender, impeccably dressed man with the kind of long thin face that just bordered on being handsome. ...

"Gun violence, education and the murder rate. If you get caught without a license for a gun, you get a mandatory sentence. They should hire some contractors to address the education issue, and more...

Have you noticed, for the most part, reading in America has become a feminine trait? Unless you count Tom Clancy or a sports book with lots of pictures, men don't read. Women are mocked...

"The media wouldn't be covering it if it wasn't in demand. It's a give-and-take relationship that both the public and the media, along with Britney herself, contribute to." Catherine Memmolo, Juniper andShunk streets She started off being...

Flyers 1-I missed the subtlety and objectivity of Steve Coates. 2-What do a hockey interview and Ambien have in common? Both induce a restful sleep, but at least you can drink...

"Because of our cheesesteaks and our rolls." Joey Beavers, Broad and Shunk streets "Cheesesteaks." Jenni Beavers, Broad and Shunk streets "It's famous for its family, its restaurants, its closeness, accessibility to Center City ... its double parking." Aaron Weber, 12th andTasker streets "It's...

There was a time in South Philadelphia before cheesesteaks, when the hoagie was the sandwich of choice and we argued with New York over its origins. New Yorkers in their often pretentious way...

"Ryan Howard, their incredible offense and you have MVP potential on the team. Maybe Pat Burrell." Melissa Ohm, Seventh and Bainbridge streets "A lot of luck! Actually, I think they finally got a good lineup and...