Category: Culture
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Part Two: The Wild Saga of Wildflower Farm
Feeling demonized by social media and ignored by Willistown Twp., Wildflower’s neighbors share their side of the story. by Davis Giangiulio, Contributing Editor Lonnie Gray wants to make one thing clear: “We are not trying to shut down the Heenans. We just don’t want an event venue in our neighborhood.” That “event venue” is Wildflower…
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Broomall Lawyer Writes Psychological Thriller
Allison Buccola’s Debut Novel Catch Her When She Falls Is a Must-Read by Jamie Joffe, Culture Editor “Ten years ago, my boyfriend killed my best friend.” With that, Allison Buccola launches into her debut book, Catch Her When She Falls, released by Random House in February. The novel is a slow burn psychological thriller that…
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Binge Or Cringe: The Podcast
Jamie Joffe just launched a new podcast, expanding her 12K+ member Facebook group to a new platform. Here’s how she did it. by Melissa Jacobs “People are saying this show should never have been made. How do you react to that?” With that, Jamie Joffe launched Binge Or Cringe: The Podcast, an outgrowth of the…
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Main Line Ma Knows Best
Meet the local mom who created the fastest growing (and most fun) parenting brand in the region. by Melissa Jacobs Being a new mom is tough. Being a new mom during the pandemic is tougher. “The pandemic made me feel so isolated,” says Leah Davey, who gave birth to her firstborn in June 2020. “I…
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And Just Like … That?
What I Really Think of the “Sex and the City” Reboot by Jamie Joffe, Culture Editor SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t watched the latest episodes (or have been living under a rock), PLEASE stop reading now. Like everyone else who loved the ‘90s HBO series about four fabulous singles living in New York City, my…
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Backstage Pass: Kuf Knotz + Christine Elise
Philly’s Hottest Alternative Music Duo Talks About Their New Music
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Philly’s Hoop Dreams
Inside Philly Youth Basketball’s Plans To Create A $30 Million Education and Empowerment Center by Calvin McCall, contributing editor In December, Philly Youth Basketball broke ground on what will be its new home: a 100,000 square foot, $30 million center that holds seven basketball courts, five classrooms, a healthy food commissary, medical facilities, and more.…
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What to Watch: January
Drunk Leftovers with Jason Bateman on TikTok … Or Something Like That. by Jamie Joffe, Culture Editor January always finds me in a bit of a rut. The holidays are over. I’m cold, broke and sober. Furthermore, to quote Regina George of Mean Girls fame, “Sweatpants are the only thing that fits me right now.”…
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Wedding Trends 2022
12 Ideas to Consider Before You Host (or Attend) a Wedding Sponsored Content Did you get engaged over the holidays? According to a national survey, December is the month most popular for popping the question. Ready to plan the big day? Millennials have been amending traditions for years, say Rachel Testerman and Katelyn Patrick of…
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Meet Philadelphia’s New Poet Laureate
Bryn Mawr College professor Airea D. Matthews wants to make poetry Philadelphia’s new public art. And she may challenge you to a slam. by Melissa Jacobs Photography by Wes Matthews and Ryan Collerd Listening to Airea D. Matthews talk about poetry, it’s easy to forget that meter and rhyme were once considered the eminent…