Philly
My Pothead Roommate Loved Dead Dog Jokes
Animal lovers and weed smokers weren't too crazy about his sense of humor.
The Future of Philadelphia’s Terrible Cheesesteak Tradition Is Doomed
Philadelphia is known for its famously greasy, artery-clogging cheesesteak sandwich. But thanks to recent health-conscious types, even the heir to the legendary Genos Steaks—the meat amusement park from hell—is tailoring his beefy menu for the...
The Million-Dollar Mystery Glass Show
Last week, I attended a glass show in Philly where rich white dudes spent thousands of dollars on bongs they considered works of art.
The Future of Philadelphia’s Terrible Cheesesteak Tradition Is Doomed
Philadelphia is known for its famously greasy, artery-clogging bovine cheesesteak sandwich. But thanks to recent health-conscious types, even the heir to the legendary Genos Steaks—the meat amusement park from hell—is tailoring his beefy menu for the...
Cruising with Philadelphia's Rap Guru Ryshon Jones
This week, I drove around in a fancy car with Philadelphia's Rap guru Ryshon Jones, as we chatted about his latest project, Hope Is a Dangerous Thing, an album and poetry collection examining hope in 21st century America.
Philadelphia Has the Best Punk Scene in the Country Right Now
The City of Brotherly Love is getting something right for once.
A Muslim's Adventures in Pork
Although my family was never terribly religious, I was brought up Muslim enough to not eat pork. Several years ago, I broke with this tradition. I was doing boring freelance writing and wanted to create a personal project that would be both interesting...
Jordan Baumgarten Packs Heat Instead of Film
Photographer Jordan Baumgarten grew up skateboarding, but now his camera—along with a Kahr CM9—is what he carries with him when exploring sketchy areas.
Getting Chased by the Cops
In Philadelphia, the cops group all young men into very few categories. Either you are black, Hispanic, possibly black or Hispanic, or you are a college student. College students present no threat whatsoever and are thereby good to go in any...
The Shwagman Cometh
The Shwagmen of Powelton Park were a shady bunch of high school kids who became entirely too familiar with me, my housemates, and our humble home. The most central character was a 17-year-old named Montana, a handsome kid with no concept of private...