Favorite of November

When Barbara Spadaro was 40-years-old, she took an art class on a whim. She instantly knew the second half of her life would be devoted to painting. Philadelphia City Paper, Nov 3, 2011

Alice by Barbara Spadaro

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Favorite of October

Ryan Gildersleeve, of the University of Texas at Arlington, points out that educating undocumented children does not affect local tax bases. METRO(national), Oct 23

Fantastic work! (from other people)

This week fellow freelancer, Ada Kulesza, created this terrific piece for the Philadelphia Weekly on the terror of Pennsylvania's new fracking industry.

Favorite of the week

The kids at Found Theater Company are -- like so many of us -- filled with anxiety over doomsday scenarios. But unlike most of us, they have something powerfully cathartic to share on that subject. [click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, SEP 7

Favorite of the week

During the Bush presidency, Dr. Will Kaufman began lecturing on Woody Guthrie to restore his own sanity. [click image for larger] Philadelphia Metro, August 19

Favorite of the week

While his band perished in the flames of reality TV faux conflict, Kuf Knotz came out of the experience with renewed vigor and a dedication to the local scene. [click for larger] Philadelphia Metro, August 12

Favorite of the week

Cassavetes in Kensington:
After developing a West Coast-tested muscular, independent theater, John Rosenberg is prodding the conservatism of the Philly scene. PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER, July 14

Photo provided by Hella Fresh Theatre

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