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Arts & Entertainment

Can ‘Wonder Woman’ break through the Best Picture glass ceiling?

Superhero movies have been considered more technical than cinematic, but "Wonder Woman" has the opportunity to become the first one to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar.

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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia
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International medical travelers a boon to Philadelphia

The Philadelphia region boasts more than 20 universities and colleges, as well as five medical schools and schools of nursing and health care administration.

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Man jumping off a cliff with a parachute
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Whose adventure are we choosing here?

I don't want to date Indiana Jones! I just want someone I can read in bed with. So why are so many men my age seeking adventurous women?

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Protesters demanding protected bike lanes form a human barrier on Nov. 28, stretching for two blocks along Spruce Street near 11th Street, where a cyclist was killed by a garbage truck the previous morning. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Urban Planning

Six ways Philly can woo Amazon with better bike lanes

Philadelphia’s Amazon HQ2 bid specifically touted the “livability” of the city with its centrally located bike lanes. The city may need to do more to impress Amazon.

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New Year's Resolutions
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We don’t resolve, we evolve

Many of our commitments have come about circumstantially. By that we mean: We had kids, they had interests, and we jumped right in.

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Leslie D. Callahan
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The continuing witness of Martin Luther King Jr.

As our thoughts turn from King's birthday to the 50th anniversary of his death, there is no better time to assess our commitment and progress on matters of justice.

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Maya Dena Hairston
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This is why King’s life, legacy, and hope still matter

Martin Luther King Jr. was instrumental in moving us forward, but much work remains to be done. I am hopeful for the future, because I believe there is more good than bad.

5 years ago

Charles Howard is shown in Houston Hall at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
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Continuing King’s fight, with love in the age of hate

This year, we as a nation should not celebrate King Day. It’s not that Dr. King does not deserve this national holiday. It is America that does not deserve to celebrate him.

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If movie franchises rule the box office, what can we learn from the exceptions?

Out of the 31 films to gross at least $100 million last year at North American box offices, 25 were based on some form of IP. But what about those other six?

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Writers are shown seated at a session during the Independent Authors Conference in Philadelphia
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Authors going indie — it’s a Philly thing

Being “indie” once defined a creative project as not being backed by a major producer. It is a way of life, and it is ingrained in the spirit of the City of Brotherly Love.

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Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles (9) kneels with other players after an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders
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What’s the harm in ‘bleeding green’?

Eagles fans are known for their passion and commitment to the team — which often comes with high stress levels. But is it really good for our health to be so invested?

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If I lose my chronic depression, how much of myself will go with it?

Until now, I have had little hope that my depression would ever really go away.

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People walk in view of the city skyline in Philadelphia.
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Urban Planning

Moving toward urban development that benefits all Philadelphians

Is Seattle really a model that Philadelphia wants to emulate?

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The 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, Brooklyn NY 2016
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An ode to Combat Jack and his preservation of hip hop culture

Hip hop runs through my veins, and I am a shameless podcast nerd, so my heart was broken when I heard about the recent passing of Reggie ...

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A different kind of Christmas card tradition

Ten years ago, I started anonymously giving envelopes with handwritten Christmas cards and cash to people who are homeless in Philadelphia.

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