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Elfreth’s Alley street sign with skeleton hand, symbolizing Philadelphia ghost stories and historic hauntings.
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A Philadelphia Haunting

October 30, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

Tis the season for a spooky stroll down America’s oldest street [more…]

Protesters at the No Kings Rally in Philadelphia hold a sign showing an orange with a crown crossed out.
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Fruit for Thought

October 25, 2025 The Local 0

When people unite, even second-rate citrus can change the world. [more…]

Two women laughing and carrying stacks of gift boxes in a vintage department store, capturing the joy and bustle of Philadelphia’s golden age of shopping.
Contributors

Carry It Home

October 22, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

Looking back to the days when shopping felt special — and the bag came free. [more…]

Illustration for No Kings Day protest costumes: an American-flag fist punching through a crowned skull against a Halloween moon with bats, symbolizing democracy fighting back against monarchy and authoritarianism.
History

Down with Crowns

September 26, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 2

Protest meets Halloween in No Kings 2.0 (Oct 18th). [more…]

“Illustration of Philadelphia Eagles guard Frank ‘Bucko’ Kilroy in a green jersey, close-up with stars in the background, honoring his Hall of Fame induction.
Contributors

Hall Call for Bucko

September 19, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

This gifted athlete helped define Philly’s famous fighting spirit.   [more…]

Mid-century family stands in front of new suburban home, symbolizing the era when taxing the rich helped build the American middle class.
History

Gone with the Tax Rate

August 31, 2025 Steve Fillmore 0

How we lost the system that built the middle class [more…]

Shadow of a Lenape figure cast beside the Liberty Bell, symbolizing Indigenous Peoples Day in Philadelphia.
Contributors

Who Do We Think We Are?

August 16, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

Crossing lines, wrecking lives, and editing the truth to save our pride. [more…]

Robert Shaw as Quint from Jaws next to the Jaws 50th Anniversary logo and retro Mike Douglas Show typography with flowers
Contributors

Once Bitten, Still Hooked

July 20, 2025 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

Jaws splashes back into theaters this summer, on a wake of weird local connections. [more…]

Collage of Penn’s 1685 Treaty trade goods quiz items, including wampum belt, red cloth, tobacco pipe, gimblet, jaw harp, and barrel of salt with a bold red question mark in the center
History

Penn’s Treaty Trivia: The Quiz

July 5, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Test your colonial lingo IQ and discover the surprising stories behind the goods in Penn’s 1685 land deal. [more…]

Raccoon with mischievous expression and clasped paws, symbolizing the spirit of grassroots subversion
History

On Sabotage

June 19, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

The art of nonviolent noncompliance. [more…]

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