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Missed Connections: JANUARY 2022

January 2, 2022 0

Dr. Karl brings us another year of TMI for NW Philly neighbors, pulled from social bubbles and hidey holes for the embetterment of our lives. Or something. [more…]

A Christmas Miracle or Betrayal of Unhoused Philadelphians?

December 30, 2021 0

Just days before Christmas and days after the unhoused community memorialized 400 of their kindred who died this past year, the Philadelphia Housing Authority (P.H.A.) turned over the first 7 of a promised 59 houses, [more…]

Prepare for Liftoff

December 29, 2021 0

Drones are one way to earn a living without a college degree — here’s ten more, plus all the info you need to launch a new career. [more…]

Ask Athena: Too Much Skin in the Game

December 28, 2021 0

An impromptu tattoo can really scar a relationship. [more…]

Crucial Connections

December 27, 2021 0

For seniors, help and connections during the holiday season are only a phone call away. [more…]

Activism

Get it Done!

December 22, 2021 0

We’re ready for that change we voted for. [more…]

Crime Report: December 2021

December 21, 2021 0

12/14 Theft 3000 Lincoln Dr. 1:30PM Complainant states that between the hours of 1:30 and 3:00PM an unknown person broke the front passenger side window ($500 damage) of his gold colored 2007 Cadillac STS and [more…]

Contributors

Mad or Nah: Lights Out

December 18, 2021 0

Botched maintenance contract leaves city residents in the dark. [more…]

Fashion Fundraiser for Fallen Friend

December 16, 2021 0

Thomas Jefferson University Fashion Students Sell Streetwear Designs to Honor Recent Grad [more…]

Crime Report: November 2021

December 15, 2021 0

11/29 Theft W School House Ln. & Wissahickon Ave. 10:30PM An unknown person took the gate off complainant’s 2018 Toyota Tacoma. (Value: $700) Theft 4024 Ridge Ave. 7:55PM Complainant was buying beer when a Black [more…]

New Day at NAACP

December 13, 2021 0

“The Time Is Now” for the new president of the Philly chapter [more…]

Falls Bridge Fix

December 12, 2021 0

Major Repairs Are on the Way for a Neighborhood Landmark [more…]

DECEMBER QUIZZO: Harry Holidays

December 8, 2021 0

Pottercularly perfect trivia for the most magical time of the year. [more…]

Is There No Room?

December 6, 2021 1

The true test of a civilization is how it cares for its helpless members. — Pearl S. Buck [more…]

Missed Connections: DECEMBER 2021

December 4, 2021 0

Patiently sifted from the chaff of social media for the embetterment of all by Dr. Karl von Lichtenhollen [more…]

I Beg Your Pardon

December 3, 2021 4

Redemption = atonement + forgiveness [more…]

Ask Athena: Take This Jab and Share It

December 1, 2021 0

A simple plan for curbing COVID (including Omicron) [more…]

Unwrapped! Gifting Outside the Box

November 28, 2021 0

Holiday giving goes rogue with our list of 5 offbeat (but exceptional) ideas [more…]

Defending the Mother Library

November 24, 2021 0

A U of P archaeologist tries to save a beloved collection during the Iraq War [more…]

Contributors

Mad or Nah: Separate Ways

November 22, 2021 0

Reactions to Philly’s status as one of the most racially segregated cities in the US. [more…]

Community Chest Thumping

November 21, 2021 0

Frustrated by traffic & parking? Concerned about congestion? Legal action isn’t the answer – activism is. [more…]

Pages for All Ages

November 19, 2021 0

SOWN’s intergenerational program helps seniors and children learn – and teach [more…]

NOVEMBER QUIZZO: The Color Black

November 17, 2021 0

Oh my goth! [more…]

It’s GO Time!

November 16, 2021 0

We’re heading into winter with the weapon we need to put this pandemic behind us. [more…]

Operation Winter Offensive

November 11, 2021 0

A recent Winter Offensive at City Hall activates citizens for safe, affordable housing. [more…]

Tuomi’s Time Machine: Hitch Your Wagon to a Star

November 10, 2021 3

Dreaming big at the Hill School in Germantown [more…]

Harvest Gold

November 9, 2021 0

Local artist livens up our November cover with dreamy autumn street scene. [more…]

Fright Train

November 8, 2021 2

Tanker trains full of volatile methane gas may soon roll through NW neighborhoods [more…]

We Kiln Do This!

November 5, 2021 0

After 23 years, the “Buy a Brick” fundraiser for the Falls of Schuylkill library is back! [more…]

Best in Grow

November 4, 2021 0

Philly’s Top Farmers’ Market? I think so! [more…]

Missed Connections: NOVEMBER 2021

November 3, 2021 0

Plucked, brined, roasted and offered with love and a side of parsnips by Karl Von Lichtenhollen – just for you. [more…]

Defending Roe

November 1, 2021 0

The Struggle to Protect Women’s Reproductive Rights 48 Years After Roe It’s been 48 years since Roe V. Wade became the law of the land in America, and yet here we are, women are still [more…]

Paranormal Reports 2021

October 31, 2021 0

The following unexplained incidents have been reported in East Falls, Germantown and environs. [more…]

Trick or Treating in Manayunk

October 30, 2021 0

One of the best parts of being the parents of young kids is getting to dress up and go out trick or treating with them, and one of the best parts of living in Philly [more…]

Contributors

Two Positives

October 28, 2021 0

Purple Queen on the scene, with a double-dose of Her Majesty’s beneficent broadcasting. [more…]

Dead To Me

October 27, 2021 0

RIP to the Ghosts of Past Prejudices [more…]

Ask Athena: Whatchamacallhim

October 26, 2021 0

Unoriginal uncle needs an attitude adjustment. [more…]

Take the Power Back

October 23, 2021 0

Germantowners join forces to fight for fair use of a critical historic landmark. [more…]

Mad or Nah: Full Throttle Debacle?

October 22, 2021 0

How do we feel about dirt bikes and ATV’s on city streets? [more…]

Crime Report: October 2021

October 20, 2021 0

10/26 Burglary 3749 Midvale Ave. (Black Squirrel Pub & Haunt) 11:30PM Between 11:30PM on 10/26 and 8:30AM on 10/27 an unknown offender gained entry into property by kicking in front door causing damages to door. [more…]