In my own defense, I must state up front that I am devoted to Philadelphia area theater. The Arden. The Wilma. Plays & Players, the PTC at the new Suzanne Roberts Theater, and others. I especially love the nerve of the less established theater troupes, who have nothing to lose and therefore bet it all, every time!

Despite my support of local theater, occasionally my wife and I like to take in a [...]

By Kelly White

Residents of South Passyunk have a decision to make. Should they go to Benna’s or Benna’s 2, and how fortunate are they that a successful coffee bar and art gallery has cloned itself? Owner Nancy Trachtenberg has java junkies surrounded with chocolate-covered iced coffee, but B2, which has taken over the corner of Dickinson and Passyunk, is going the extra mile. The larger location is lined with outdoor seating, features a longer counter and more [...]

I remember the first time I went to Philly Aids Thrift (PAT) over two years ago: I bought a brown leather belt and a t-shirt that says “The Head Nut” and features a cartoon of a giant walnut. I also got a little overwhelmed because the seemingly small store houses a surprisingly wealth of used goods, cast-offs and buried gems. I can always find something at Aids Thrift, whether on the main floor or in “PAT’s [...]

Photo by J. Smith for GPTMC

Sleigh bells riiiing, are you listening?

Well, Thanksgiving is upon us, and Friday officially marks the start of the holiday season. So it’s that time to bring your wishlist to Santa. For all you good girls and boys, here’s our list of places that Old Saint Nick will be dropping by in the Philadelphia area this weekend. Do me a favor? Let the big guy know I need a Nintendo Wii under my [...]