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Thank God--or any other deity you believe in--this election is almost over.
      top story
M.K. Asante Jr.'s Year of First Fruits
“Oh, my dad has critics,” says 25-year-old M.K. Asante Jr., Leaning back, eyes shining upward as he carefully measures his next words. “I haven’t been around long enough to have critics.” It’s… » more
      news & opinion
» online feature
Oct. 14, 2008 11:26am
Green's Anatomy
Philly universities train lawyers to save the environment -- and make a few bucks.
With the sunlight streaming through the birch trees and across the verdant greens of Wilmington's Widener University, this palatial autumn day could… » more
 
» online feature
Oct. 12, 2008 8:30pm
Random Act
Did Barack Obama avoid the inevitable media backlash?
Good news, Democrats: The press bus that followed Barack Obama around Philly on Saturday was clean. Not just clean -- it actually smelled good. No… » more
 
Talking to Kensington business owners while the economy suffers.
It’s 2 o’clock on a recent Wednesday afternoon, and on Kensington Avenue near Lehigh life has slowed… » more
 
   
Dictionary fights!
by Jeffrey Barg
 
   
by Gustavo Arellano
 
   
We're Jammin'
 
   
The Jewish vote, ScarJo's album, Transgender parties, safe-sex programs and Joe Biden's grammar.
 
   
by Dan Savage
 
   
Dumb Religion: The End of Daze
by Liz Spikol
      a & e
» online feature
Oct. 14, 2008 9:20pm
Editor's Picks
Tues., Oct. 21, 7pm. Free. Arcadia Boutique, 819 N. Second St. 215.667.8121. www.sorefa.org
Most fashion shows will make you feel pretty bad about yourself. Way too expensive clothes, wafer-thin models and perfectly done makeup are enough to… » more
 
» online feature
Oct. 14, 2008 8:48pm
BUS STOP Boutique, 750 S. Fourth St. 215.627.2357. busstopboutique.com
"Ever since I was a little girl I always had a passion for shoes. It just made sense that I would open a shoe boutique. I have a lot of designers from different… » more
 
» online feature
Oct. 14, 2008 8:39pm
Lit Gloss
A much-praised legal thriller traffics in stereotypes.
Justin Peacock's legal thriller A Cure for Night is getting great reviews. Entertainment Weekly called it "a razor-sharp debut" and gave it an A. Publishers… » more
 
» online feature
Oct. 13, 2008 4:14pm
In Extremis
The last weeks of the campaign reveal the GOP's rotting soul.
A new sport hits America--nelly baiting. It involves walking up to a McCain/Palin supporter with a video camera and pressing "record". The result is… » more
 
» online feature
Oct. 10, 2008 2:56pm
An interview in an entirely bear-free area.
Porno for Parents Mike Birbiglia does not have a fear of public speaking. After all, he's recorded three live comedy albums, told stories on This… » more
 
» online feature
Oct. 9, 2008 10:41am
Pop Tart
A year or two before Avril Lavigne broke big, I was wearing ties and T-shirts. I'd find the ties at Goodwill, get my father or an older gentleman friend to… » more
 
» online feature
Oct. 8, 2008 3:44pm
Top 5 of the Moment
Tim Whitaker says you've got to believe.
1. The Phillies are the moment. It feels different this time. Before when this happened, it was like, well, like we weren't really worthy to be… » more
 
   
Naomi Wolf, SNL Weekend Update Thursday, memoraBEALEia, Online Protest Songs, The Get Down.
 
   
Tyler School of Art is moving.
by Roberta Fallon
 
   
 
   
 
   
Monster
by J. Cooper Robb
      multimedia
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Nikka Costa
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Spinto Band
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Du Jour
by Adam Erace
 
   
Philly is a wine town.
by Beth Lesko
 
   
Culinary Chemistry: Natural flavors allow for interesting taste combinations.
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Oct. 9, 2008 11:30am
High school dropouts explore their neighborhood -- and their future -- on camera.
It's a weekday morning off Broad and Thompson streets, and a group of young people are piecing together a documentary about North Philadelphia called… » more
 
   
Body of Lies and Patti Smith: Dream of Life
 
   
Film review
by Sean Burns
 
   
Six Unflattering Portraits of Presidents
 
   
Skinny Minnies
by Aly Semigran
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The Persians
2 pm. $28-$48. People's Light & Theatre Company. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. 610.644.3500. www.peopleslight.org

 
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Tom Moon
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Tantrum Tonic
6 pm. The Random Tea Room, 713 N. 4th Street.

 
Reefer Madness: The Musical
6:30 pm. $22-$25. Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival, 2111 Sansom Street.

 sat 10/18 3 events 

Outerspace + Apathy
Sat., Oct. 18, 9pm. $12. With AOTP + DJ Cru Cut. North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St. www.northstarbar.com

 
The Get Down
Sat., Oct. 18, 3-8pm. $10. Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave. 215.387.1911. www.cecarts.org

 
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The End of Daze
The End of Daze
Talking to Kensington business owners while the economy suffers.
Under the Weather Under the El
Under the Weather Under the El
Consider the Costa.
Power of Soul
Power of Soul
Breakfast is best at Du Jour.
Bittersweet Symphony
Bittersweet Symphony
Six films that offer unflattering portraits of U.S presidents.