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04/10/2022
We have to acknowledge that a big part of this idea, that ‘Malcom isn’t viable,’ is based on nothing. People believing a false version of reality, that everybody was racist and homophobic. And, you know, Pennsylvania is so much better than that. That is not what Pennsylvania is, not in our small rural communities, not in our major cities. People are ready to have bold leadership more than the cynics would have you believe.
The PW Interview: Malcolm Kenyatta talks about his run against John Fetterman and Conor Lamb for the U.S. Senate.
04/09/2022
Few things bring us together faster than similar interests. Even more so, fewer things can bring so many different types of people together more effectively than shared fandom. No matter who you are, where you live or what you worship, a bond among fans often bridges all differences.
You’re always among family when you’re a part of positive fan communities.
04/09/2022
As time has gone by, we find ourselves fixated on aspects of Black film that have transcended the work and penetrated the culture. Lately, we’ve been referring to those images as a “Denzel Tear.”
Truth be told, this conversation about Black iconography and what makes an image memorable is just part of one that’s been ongoing for years.
04/09/2022
What's the best place for a first date in Philly?
Got a good idea? Email [email protected] and let us know your favorites.
The Philadelphia Weekly event calendar for March 31, 2022 to April 10, 20
04/08/2022
Baseball season officially begins in Philadelphia this weekend, but this is no ordinary opening for the Phillies. Tomorrow brings a rivalry 121 years in the making, as the Oakland A’s - originally the Philadelphia Athletics - come to town for a three-game series.
This weekend brings a rivalry 121 years in the making, as the Oakland A’s - originally the Philadelphia Athletics - come to town for a three-game series.
04/08/2022
"I was so astounded at the response I got from my fans; the impact that “Mulan” had on so many. Wow, it was tremendous. Agent May or any of these other roles that I’ve done, whether it was in “ER” or “Joy Luck”; it wasn’t even like science fiction fantasy stuff. It was just the body of work and, you know, some of them would cry, like I was like one of the Beatles or something, you know? I was just really moved by it. And so I love going to the conventions and meeting everyone. It’s such a happy moment and that’s why I keep doing it."
Ming-Na Wen talks about Hacks, Young Sheldon, Star Wars, and fandom.
04/08/2022
We talk to Cassandra Dee about Delco, influences, stage names, and why she hopes that if people see her telling jokes about depression, su***de and bullying, they will feel less alone.
We talk about Delco, stage names, and comedy.
04/08/2022
Meet the classically trained artist-turned pro domme and kink activist who is making Philly better for kinksters.
The tale as old as time.The classically trained artist-turned pro domme and kink activist who is making Philly better for kinksters
04/07/2022
It seems like everyone is gardening these days. But if you live in the city, you could be short on space. Maybe you have a strip of land, a community garden, a pot on a stoop, or just a windowsill. Whatever your space, you can grow something if you grow something in a container.
Thanks to PHS : Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for the tips!
Limited space? Try thrillers, fillers, and spillers.
04/07/2022
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The Philadelphia Weekly event calendar for March 31, 2022 to April 10, 20
04/07/2022
Philadelphia is home to Carousel House, the first city-funded disability rec center in the country. Construction was completed in 1987, and now, at the tender age of 35 years old, it is being demolished.
Why Every City Should Be Completely Accessible
04/05/2022
Today we’re introducing you to one of the most well-known nonprofits in our city, Philabundance, whose mission to tackle the root causes of hunger has made a big impact in Philadelphia.
Today we’re introducing you to one of the most well-known nonprofits in our city, Philabundance.
04/05/2022
A newer Ethiopian restaurant in West Philly offers culinary favorites, along with an atmosphere that matches the neighborhood’s collective spirit.
04/04/2022
04/03/2022
How can reading about the end of mankind feel like a snuggly blanket? Well, from novels like Emily St. John Mandel’s acclaimed “Station Eleven” to local author Chuck Wendig’s epic “Wanderers,” stories set when the world is crumbling apart often allow us to see humanity at its best … even while facing down the worst.
A Philadelphia realtor just published one of the most stunning Young Adult novels of the year. Meet Erik J. Brown.
04/03/2022
Reader question:
I’ve read a lot about talking to kids about s*x, but mostly it’s aimed at people who have small children, so I’m hoping you can help. My husband and I share custody of my 15-year-old daughter with my ex. Generally, we can all get along and our daughter has no doubt she is loved by all of us.
About 6 months ago, she started dating a female friend of hers. We were all fine with her dating a girl, but we were forced to have a conversation about knowingly allowing her to have intimacy in our house. They had been friends for a while and had already had sleepovers when my daughter revealed they were dating. My husband and I agreed that it’s pretty much impossible to prevent a motivated teen from having s*x, and that it’s much better to make it safe for her to be honest with us. My ex wasn’t super concerned, although they didn’t stay over at his place together much anyway.
A month or so ago our daughter and her girlfriend broke up, which she took pretty hard until she started seeing a boy in the grade ahead of her. She likes him a lot and understandably wants the same privacy with him that she was allowed before. He seems like a nice boy but my husband and my ex are both very opposed to letting him stay the night.
I don’t know what the right thing to do is here. I’d like to think we’re progressive and raising her to be honest with us and s*x-positive, but I can’t get over whatever social programming it is that tells me I should treat this relationship differently. What’s the modern parent supposed to do in this situation?
I don’t know what the right thing to do is here. What’s the modern parent supposed to do in this situation
04/02/2022
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The Philadelphia Weekly event calendar for March 31, 2022 to April 10, 20
04/01/2022
45 years after the premiere of Eraserhead, artist and filmmaker David Lynch speaks to Philadelphia Weekly in a rare interview about how the city was an influence on his artistic life.
How Philadelphia inspired one of film’s most unique voices
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Six years ago today, 20 children and 6 adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. At the annual vigil in Rittenhouse Square, U.S. Rep-elect Madeline Dean promised that the House will bring up gun reform legislation within the first hundred days of taking office.
Charlotte's Web at the Arden Theater
Anaya Strutz has a spidey shoutout for "Charlotte's Web" at the @The Arden Theatre Company, now extended through Feb. 3.
Violent arrest of counter protester at We the People rally
CW: Video taken by Philadelphia Weekly journalist Andrea Cantor shows graphic image of an Antifa member being arrested after clash with Trump supporters at today's We the People rally on Indepence Mall. Sustaining head injuries, the counter protester was transported to a hospital. In the video, the police continue to tell the man in question to stop resisting as he appears to remain motionless on the ground, places a foot on him and keeps his head down to the cement even with his visible head injury and small pool of blood beside him. The man later visibly resists arrest and was carried away.
Thursday #views from @loveparkphilly with singer @suzannesheer playing the inaugural Live at LOVE performance. Follow @philaparkandrec @myphillypark and us for future dates of events to come! #lovepark
For the next 30 seconds, just listen.
Meet the Philly photographer who takes 18th century, Instagram-ready pet portraits http://bit.ly/2AFvarb
Now this is cool: Kevin Hart took time out from shooting his new film "Untouchable" in Mayfair to show love to the block Monday afternoon. Well played, Kev. 🙌 👏
NOW: An anti-Trump "Not My President Day" rally is kicking off at Thomas Paine Plaza downtown. Here's a sampling of some protest signs:
The crowds packing Center City streets in protest of today's #GOPretreat? YUUGE. Check out our slideshow below and for a full recap of the day's events: http://bit.ly/2kpGmge
Philadelphia, perhaps America’s most historic city, is experiencing a period of seismic growth and change. As neighborhoods evolve and the constellation of human interaction grows, fewer voices than ever before are recording and reflecting these monumental shifts amongst the city and its denizens.
City dwellers who don’t simply identify as Philadelphians, but those who feel as much a part of the city as the Magic Gardens or Reading Terminal Market, look to Philadelphia’s news sources to discover what’s happening in their city. Yet they’re either met with thin exposure of the things that matter most or vacuous clickbait. Uninformed about the transformative issues defining their communities, these residents struggle to form connections to their neighborhoods and to understand the part they play in enriching, improving, and supporting their city — their identity.
Philadelphia Weekly is telling city dwellers what they need to hear in the way that they both need and want to hear it — entrenching themselves in the neighborhoods that others ignore, and taking the time that others won’t invest to tell vital stories. With meaningful roots in Philadelphia spanning more than four decades, Philly Weekly has long had their fingers on the pulse of the city, providing invaluable context and meaning to the news while helping long-standing traditions and communities thrive alongside emerging cultures and people.
Inquisitive, unafraid, and honest, Philly Weekly doesn’t just point out problems; they offer context and ideas for meaningful improvement. Whether reviewing a local punk band at Underground Arts or covering the ignored side of a lively protest, every Philly Weekly story is crafted with a deep understanding of and affinity for the City of Brotherly Love — and a profound desire to make it a safer, fairer, better place in which to thrive.
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