Musing about the condition of America today as I see it.
March 8-10 Show Offers a True “Made in America” Experience for Spring
Once Upon a Time in the West: welcome to a cinematic vision of the world.
When will the rain arrive and how long will it last? Find out in the PatchCast for Feb.-25-March 3.
“You know what I call people like that?” said the big man. “Insane?” said Brett. “I call them 'bar bores',” said the big man.
If you think same-sex marriage isn't worth fighting for, you've likely never had to face stonewalling and discrimination while your loved one is in the hospital.
The Flyers have won back-to-back games after captain Claude Giroux sent a message to his team while leading by example. Giroux has 5 points in those 2 wins.
Some wet/wintry weather is possible beyond Monday. When will these conditions arrive? Find out in your PatchCast for Feb. 18-24.
"I know I would only make you miserable. And myself too, it goes without saying. And yet we could possibly have some good moments, could we not?”
Newly appointed Flyers captain Claude Giroux has struggled to score so far this season. Pressure has mounted but find out what happened, and why Giroux will rise from it very soon.
More movies rejected sight unseen: the nationalism of "Braveheart" and the classroom entertainment of "Dead Poets Society."
I am an LPN who ate my way back to health using food as my medicine. I address ways to fight illness with food. Read my story.
New Orleans transplant Jim Angehr talks about what Mardi Gras is really about, and how he had to leave the city—and his childhood—behind to learn what it meant
Judging by the enigmatic hires of his coaching staff, either Chip Kelly will revolutionize the way the NFL offense is coached, or he will lead the Eagles deeper into the toilet.
The Philadelphia Flyers played excellent during their 4-game home stand, posting a 3-0-1 record on their way to recovering their season. See how they did it, and what's to come!
When will our weather dry out? Find out in the PatchCast for Feb. 11-17.
“Just a word to the wisenheimer.”
What happened at Jazz in the Wood last night at the Community Center?
Retirement savings don't seem so overwhelming when we start with a single step. Resident Money Man Stan shows us how to get started!
Baxter is a dog who thinks and narrates the movie. His feelings are not too far from our own—or are they too close?
A storm system could impact the region on Friday. Will it be snow, ice, or rain? Find out in this week's PatchCast for February 4-10.
I am an LPN who ate my way back to health. Read my continuing story about researching a different kind of nutrition. I used food as my medicine.
“Oh, get to the point,” said Becky. “We can’t stand in this ladies’ room all night. We’re wasting valuable drinking time.”
The Flyers know it's not time to panic, yet they also know there is urgency needed in their game. Their leaders will need to lead by example to help this team start to get back to their winning ways.
Psycho will not make you laugh, but the pretensions of its characters do amuse us.
Will we be dealing with any wintry weather this week? Find out in the PatchCast for Jan. 28-Feb. 3.
“So many men. And so dashed little time.”
The Flyers won an enormous victory over the N.Y. Rangers Thursday night, essentially saving their season. They will look to use their newfound momentum on a four-game road swing.
Psycho's opening credits inform us that the director himself is a "psycho"—the first inkling that the film may indeed be a comedy.
Will the cold temperatures this week bring us any snow chances? Find out in this week's PatchCast for Jan. 21-27, 2013.
“Y’know, Ahab,” said Ben, after a slight pause, “despite what you may think, it wouldn’t exactly kill you to pick up a round now and then.”
Here's your 2013 Philadelphia Flyers season preview: line combinations, first-week match-ups, roster reviews, and predictions for the year. Are you Flyered up?
Perhaps the most difficult director and films that you will ever encounter: Peter Greenaway.
The Philadelphia Flyers have officially named Claude Giroux their new captain.
Chip Kelly ran a fad PAC-10 offense with some success in the NCAA, but unless he has some new, NFL-ready scheme, his tenure could be a short one in Philadelphia.
Frugal Thrift & Vintage hosts its monthly Fourth Friday Ladies' Night. BYOB, free snacks, 20% discounts, and big fun. Bring your girlfriends and some beverages and raid our closets!
Highlights from the opening of camp include some new line combinations, an outpouring of fan support, and some new player acquisitions.
How much cooler will our temperatures be this week? Find out in the PatchCast for January 14-20!