Tag: Family Portrait
Robert Kotonly: Bringing the Razzle Dazzle
Growing up, I remember hearing tales from my mother and father — who were both sophisticated New Yorkers — about going out for the...
Treva Hall Melvin: Ready to Rise
Cicero once said, “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” As an author, lawyer, district attorney and publishing house founder,...
Angela Bey: The art of life
Oscar Wilde once said, “the stage is not merely the meeting place of all the arts, but is also the return of art to...
Sapphira Cristál: Shining Bright
Sparkly dresses, high heeled shoes, a tiara and sash, all items that conjure up images of one of Atlantic cities most iconic events. I’m...
Billy Gilman: Singing with heart
It’s a little ironic that the day after coming out, singing sensation Billy Gilman lost his voice. But for the best of reasons, Gilman...
Herb Tapper: By Design
On Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m., a very special sneak preview of a musical in development will take place at the Union League...
Alex Ringler: Fit and Fabulous
As I mentioned last week, we have two amazing film festivals happening back to back here in our great city. The Women’s Film Festival’s...
Angela Pinaglia: Gliding Through
It’s here! It’s here! In the past you might have heard me mention (once or five times) something about my involvement with film festivals....
SisterSpace is doing it for themselves
I love a good lyric. Music and a good beat definitely move my feet, but I love when a song can also touch my...
Frank Leone: On the Fringe
It’s almost time to get a little edgy! Cutting edge that is. The Fringe festival is about to take over the city and there’s...
Kevin Bricketto: Jersey Strong
Southern New Jersey sometimes feels like Philadelphia’s neglected stepchild in the LGBTQ+ community. But fortunately, there are a few things in the coming weeks...
Jill Sobule: Singing it like it is
“And we laughed at the world. They can have their diamonds and we'll have our pearl. I kissed a girl.”
Those are the words from...
Troy Hendrickson: Down Pat
Okay, like most folks in the Tri-State area, I watched all 7 episodes of “Mare of Easttown” and not just because I have a...
Amelia Mraz: The Bee’s Knees
Let me tell you about the birds and the bees… Well, just about the bees. About a week ago, I did something I never...
Greg DeShields: Philly Strong!
I love the city of Philadelphia. Because of my enthusiasm, some friends have dubbed me an unofficial ambassador, yes, some would even say pseudo...
The Moon Baby: Shining Bright
Debasish Mridha said “The moon is the reflection of your heart and moonlight is the twinkle of your love.”
They’re words that fit this week’s...
Vicki Zaharapoulos: Healing Hands
In 2020, the American Psychological Association issued a warning about the impact of stress due to Covid-19 on long-term physical and mental health. They...
Rev. Celena Spain: Making Change
This year, even a confirmed Agnostic like myself may have been sending a few prayers out — just in case — as we worried...
Kristin Horst: The People’s Florist
Ah, spring! This year more than most, people are appreciating its joys. The sunshine, the longer days, the fragrance of the air now that...
Richard Buttacavoli: Keeping it blue, with a splash of rainbow
Richard (Ricky) Buttacavoli is a true renaissance man. Over the years he has worked in a funeral parlor, dressed mannequins, influenced style as a...
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