It’s the remarkable longevity of this band that stands out for these five guys. That, and the infectious excitement generated by frontman Luke Jardel (acoustic guitar), who makes it seem oh so natural as he draws the audience in to… Continue Reading
Reviewed by Roslyn Blyn-LaDrew So, who needs a closet when skeletons are part of your cast of characters? No matter if they’re somewhat, errm, not exactly disembodied, but let’s say, disarticulated. Isn’t that a sign of our times anyway? As… Continue Reading
By Kerry O’Connor You probably know it well. Tir na Nog, a 6,500 square-foot Irish bar right across the street from Love Park in Philadelphia has been around since 2002. With seating for 320, the popular watering hole can handle large… Continue Reading
By Sabina Clarke After 25 years as president of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, PCVB, Brooklyn native and now die-hard Philadelphian, Tom Muldoon—undoubtedly, one of the most well-liked and well-respected businessmen in the City, has retired from his post… Continue Reading
Phillies Pitcher Roy Halladay, otherwise known as ‘Doc Halladay’, traded to the Phillies this year, may just may be Charlie Manuel’s answered prayer. Before coming to the Phillies, Halladay spent the first 12 seasons of his career as a Toronto… Continue Reading
Thomas J. Lyons II Writes About Growing Up in Northeast Philadelphia By Dave Duffin As I sit reading You Can’t Get to Heaven on the Frankford El, the book by my pal at St. Martin of Tour’s Grade School in… Continue Reading
By Frank Dougherty Northeast Catholic High School for Boys in Frankford, which at one point in its 84-year history had the largest male student body of any Catholic high school in the world, held its final graduation ceremony early last… Continue Reading
Fergie Carey and Wajih Abed recently celebrated the 15th Anniversary of Fergie’s Pub. Fergie’s is located on Sansom Street in Philadelphia and features a wide selection of beers an extensive menu, numerous events, and traditional Irish music sessions. Fergie’s Pub… Continue Reading
Caption: Locked out at Cardinal Dougherty. Photo © Katharine Gilbert By Katharine Gilbert With faith that’s strong, with courage bold, we raise our banner high… —Cardinal Dougherty School Song The following is an interview with Donna Farrell, Director of Communications, Archdiocese of… Continue Reading