AltWeeklies Wire
Reflecting on Ted Kennedynew
Flawed, damaged, far too rotund, Ted Kennedy wasn't the most romantic of the brothers. But he was the one they could pick on -- he was the one who lived.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tim Whitaker |
06-03-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: Ted Kennedy, brain tumor
Our Endorsement: Barack Obama for Presidentnew

We want Barack Obama to be president -- not because he can hit a three-pointer in a 100-degree gym in street clothes, but because he's got that big game. And because he brings that game when the heat is hottest.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tim Whitaker |
04-22-2008 |
Commentary
Nicole Atkins Rides a Wavenew
The Jersey shore girl with the big Roy Orbison voice will conclude her first tour in Philly.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tim Whitaker |
03-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Neptune City, Nicole Atkins
A Spicy Tributenew
Sara Roahen was four chapters into writing her just-published book -- Gumbo Tales, an exploration into the culinary wonders of New Orleans -- when Katrina hit her adopted city.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tim Whitaker |
02-11-2008 |
Nonfiction
Blue Periodnew
David Fulmer's The Blue Door,a new mystery novel, pays homage to Philly.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tim Whitaker |
01-22-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: David Fulmer, The Blue Door
Endorsement: John Kerrynew
If John Kerry is elected president, Europe will remember the reasons we were once allies. The Third World will believe the dream. We won't be alone and afraid with all our possessions.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tim Whitaker |
10-25-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: endorsement