Speak Easy
Taking on a creative — and behind the scenes — role in theater
Production management is a special type of artistry, and it requires two outlets of creativity.
6 years ago
Reflections on a Philadelphia war hero and the tragedy of the USS Juneau
Nearly 700 men from the USS Juneau lost their lives, including the five Sullivan brothers. Lt. Charles Wang was the only officer to survive.
6 years ago
Grieving mother caught in a snare of addiction and loss.
6 years ago
Not all clothing collection bins are about good will
Gain space in your closet while improving the quality of life for someone less fortunate.
6 years ago
A primer on the ‘weirdest elected position in Philadelphia’
Being a committee person is the easiest way to be part of the political system and to initiate some sort of change — in your division, your ward, or even more widely.
6 years ago
Honor legacies of Catto, King by protecting voting rights — and exercising that right
Pennsylvania's May 15 primary election is an excellent opportunity to cast your ballot.
6 years ago
Pharmacies, prescription providers dangerously clueless about naloxone policies
On a recent Thursday morning, I walked into a North Philly Rite Aid on what should have been an easy mission: I needed Narcan.
6 years ago
Removed from its historical context, 'lynching' it can be applied to anything
6 years ago
Hey you, driver of the red Toyota Tercel with your capricious relationship to speed limits, your tailgating, your stupid, ugly mustache.
6 years ago
As America punishes its people, is U.S. democracy on its deathbed?
Democracy is eroding as people lose faith in an open society and a country that doesn't work for them, and a government that doesn't meet their needs or serve their interests.
6 years ago
Building a graffiti business, letter by letter
For the longest time, I wanted to be able to support myself and my family with my art, but I never really imagined how it was possible.
6 years ago
The key to creativity in another man’s shirt
To produce a book representing his work, a Kensington artist turns to the physical leftovers of an illicit lover.
6 years ago
After the music ends, what’s a musician to do?
There’s a whole class of people who don’t get to call themselves artists of any kind when they file their taxes every year.
6 years ago
Music has been just one step on my creative journey
My primary artistic expression is as a musician, but my creativity manifests in various media depending on where I am mentally, physically, or spiritually.
6 years ago
Devastating fire made him realize his love of art
Despite my addictive personality, I have lived my entire life free of alcohol and drugs. I've substituted work.
6 years ago
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