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Commentary from The Philadelphia Inquirer


John Timpane on how we use the news in our everyday lives

By Fit Staff - April 27th, 2009

By: John Timpane

So the news got you down? Or maybe it lifted your spirits? Although that would be rare. What's to do about our the daily dose of information? That's the point writer John Timpane is making with his commentary on how we use the news in our everyday lives.


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Melissa Dribben on "racial and ethnic discrimination"

By Fit Staff - April 19th, 2009

By: Melissa Dribben

It's never easy to acknowledge that recent history and on-going tragic events, have not eliminated prejudice and bigotry. In fact, says writer Melissa Dribben, in too many instances, racial and ethnic discrimination can still raise it's ugly head at the drop of a hat.


Frank Fitzpatrick on "one of our most storied ball parks"

By Fit Staff - April 12th, 2009

By: Frank Fitzpatrick

Figuring out which cities are building new stadiums and how much they cost has become a sport unto itself. Here in Philadelphia it's now time to celebrate the centenary of one of our most storied ball parks. Commentator Frank Fitzpatrick has the story.


John Timpane on "remembering the meaning of lent"

By Fit Staff - April 5th, 2009

By: John Timpane

On days like these, all the songs and poems about spring start popping up in your mind. It's time again for flowers, budding trees and… allergies. Gardeners are on hyperdrive, and churches, sanctuaries, and temples are sprucing up for a week of celebrations. As commentator John Timpane remarks, it is a time for renewing the spirit and an remembering the meaning of lent.


Rick Nichols on "the fish that gave Fishtown it's name"

By Fit Staff - March 29th, 2009


John Timpane on "politeness and patience"

By Fit Staff - March 22nd, 2009


Melissa Dribben on "Having enough time to get things done"

By Fit Staff - March 15th, 2009


Frank Fitzpatrick on "Writer John Updike"

By Fit Staff - March 1st, 2009


Melissa Dribben on "Trying to get some sleep"

By Fit Staff - February 22nd, 2009


Rick Nichols on "Philadelphia's new wave of luxury steak houses"

By Fit Staff - February 15th, 2009


Monica Yant Kinney on "Stories of hardship and survival"

By Fit Staff - February 8th, 2009


Melissa Dribben on the word "change"

By Fit Staff - February 1st, 2009


John Timpane on "Getting back on track after the Inauguration of Barack Obama"

By Fit Staff - January 25th, 2009


Trudy Rubin on "The history of Senator Hillary Clinton"

By Fit Staff - January 18th, 2009


Rick Nichols on Pennsylvania Dutch pies

By Fit Staff - January 11th, 2009


Frank Fitzpatrick on "The Joe Paterno phenomenon"

By Fit Staff - January 4th, 2009


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