The Great Glory of the Geator
I’m probably the wrong person to write this column about Jerry Blavat. Because of my two left feet, I never attended one of the many dances he ran. Never went to his club called...
Sticks and Stones
Columnist George Will once wrote that “the Constitution does NOT guarantee our citizens the right NOT to be offended.” Apparently, George Will is not required reading at American universities. In May, Stanford University published...
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 told me she was being hurt. I didn’t know and...
We Love the Violence in Football
The Damar Hamlin injury has understandably sparked a wave of articles about the violence inherent in football. I’ve spent a good part of my life reporting the Eagles and on pro football in general....
Long wish list
By Carvella Moniaga and Daniel Ting
We are writing this letter to address the issues we intend to send to Jordan Harris, our state representative. We want to focus on the issues of the economy,...
Cardella: Why Do So Many Italians Love Trump?
I’m still mystified over the bond between Donald Trump and many Italian-Americans. Despite the events of Jan. 6 of 2021, that bond seems unbroken. Why?
I think back to an incident in a South Philadelphia...
Bradley: Candidates deserve fair shake from media
By Michael C. Bradley
On May 16, the Philadelphia Gay News released its endorsements for the upcoming elections. Editor and owner Mark Segal prefaced his endorsements by stating that PGN does “not endorse based solely...
Ackerman’s failure
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Dr. Arlene C. Ackerman has managed to make herself the most controversial Philadelphia school superintendent in the history of this town. That is no small feat in a city where its public schools are...
Phillies and cream
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Fans of ice cream and the Phillies congregated at McDonald’s, 120 W. Oregon Ave., to celebrate the launch of its new McFlurry, which features red, white and blue candy pieces. Gigi Beltrante, a 3-year-old...
I hate Wall Street
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(Written as a rant that should be delivered by comedian Lewis Black, the only man angry enough to deliver it.)
You want to know how bad the economy is going? People Magazine took...