“Breaking Bread; Breaking Barriers” was a yearlong program at Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market that brought people of different backgrounds together for a meal featuring their cultural favorites, bridging differences one plate at a time. I was thrilled to write about…
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Talking to Bill Medley
Bill Medley’s speaking voice is as deep and smooth as it sounds when he sings. He was fun to speak to. Read this story to learn how the band got its name. Good story. The Righteous Brothers bring soul and…
Two of the funniest moms I’ve ever talked to
If you haven’t seen any of the imomsohard videos, do so now. I’ll wait. I recommend the bathing suit one. These two L.A. comedians will make you laugh. Here’s how my interview with them went: imomsohard
The hottest tours from the summer of 2017, featuring stars from six decades ago
When I was reviewing the list of summer concerts, I couldn’t help but notice how many so-called “oldies” were on tour. For me, “oldies” is Herman’s Hermits and that generation, while I find this summer’s “Retro Futura” tour to be…
The Village People — Still Going Strong in 2017
I’ve been writing entertainment stories for the (Newark) Star-Ledger for the last year. My hometown paper! I’ve had lots of fun with it, so expect features galore on this site for the next few months. Gotta catch up! villagepeeps
As the country debates the legitimacy of certain statues and monuments…
The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program’s latest installation is “Monument Lab.” MAP asked 20 artists to answer this question, ““What is an appropriate monument for the current city of Philadelphia?” These works are now in place at 10 city locations. Here’s…
“Walking Philadelphia” is now in book stores near you — if there are any left
(And by “if there are any left,” I was referring to the sadness of the loss of book stores, not a sell out of books. But I’d like to have that happen.) “Walking Philadelphia” — a guide with 30 city…
Is this thing on?
After a loooonnnngg hiatus, I’m back. I’ve been writing and working regularly ever since August 2016 — in fact, I’ve been busier than ever — but I haven’t posted. Spam commenters of the world, rejoice! You can start bragging about…
Sunday news: A look at teaching trauma first aid to bystanders in “The Washington Post”
Sometimes, all the stories you’ve been working on hit the papers on the same day. So it was for me a few weeks ago, when my Washington Post article about teaching emergency first aid to civilians. If that link is…
More from the DNC: a look at a few delegates and the local GOP
The latest edition of City and State PA is available for pick up and online. My contributions this month: First, I talked to the local GOP, which is greatly outnumbered in the city, about its convention plans. Read that here:…