Topic: Philadelphia History
Eff that Jawn?
How an ornery Philadelphian came to re-embrace a four-letter word that is seriously overused — with due credit to this season’s Phillies fans
By Lauren McCutcheon
Hip Hop Saved My Life
The culture, which turns 50 today, shaped the popular chef/ photographer, who has grown up with, clothed, fed and photographed musical legends from and in Philly. Here, some of his favorite moments
By Reuben Harley
I-95 (a Troubled History)
The overpass collapse last week was not the first catastrophe associated with Philly’s stretch of interstate. That dates back to … the beginning
By J.P. Romney
It’s the Pragmatism, Stupid!
We asked 15 historians to rank Philly's leaders throughout time. As Election Day approaches, our mayoral candidates — and voters — could learn a lot from the results
By Larry Platt
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All Star#19: Fanny Jackson Coppin
By Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All Star#17: Ethel Allen
By Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All-Star #16: Chuck Stone
By Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All-Star #15: Juanita Kidd Stout
By Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All-Star #14: Harold Delaney
By Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All Star #12: Ed Bradley
By Michael Eric Dyson