City
Victor Fiorillo

What’s With All the Mural Arts Hatred?

Jane Golden’s exalted program is under attack.

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Patrick Kerkstra

Philadelphia City Council Freshmen Flunk First Day on the Job

New Council President Darrell Clarke’s off to a good start, but the newly elected officials phone in their beginning.

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Whooping Cough at Great Valley High School posted 01/27

 
 
National
Chris Freind

PA Republicans Should Vote by Secret Ballot

To nominate a candidate for senator any other way is un-American.

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Sandy Hingston

Joe Biden’s Wayward Brother Is the Perfect Role Model for Your Children

The riveting story of the lowlifes who run a chain of for-profit charter schools.

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CBS Senior College Football Blogger Let Go Over Premature Report of Joe Paterno’s Death posted 01/27

 
 
Sports
Mike Bertha

Remembering Andy Musser

Plus seven other beloved announcers from Philly’s sports history.

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Richard Rys

Joe Paterno’s Death Reminds Me of Losing Harry the K

You don’t have to be a Penn Stater to get it: Both men were adored and flawed.

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Phils and Hunter Pence Agree on One-Year Deal, Avoid Arbitration posted 01/27

 
 
Culture
Aaron Mettey

“The Scottsboro Boys” Is a Theatrical Triumph

Philadelphia Theatre Company’s production—the first since the show closed on Broadway—hits perfect notes from beginning to end.

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Dan McQuade

Why Are Philadelphia’s Murals So Ugly?

I love the Mural Arts Program. It’s just the murals I can’t stand.

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Phillie Phanatic Makes a Cameo on 30 Rock posted 01/27