The Week in Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy, January 23, 2023 to January 29, 2023

With the 2023 NFL playoffs off to a mean weekend start on Saturday, and the New York Giants forced to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on the Birds’ home turf at the Lincoln Financial field, those who don’t have tickets…

Pizza is the most popular food in the world and America’s cities have some of the best slices. While Philly is often overlooked compared to other towns, it is arguably pizza aficionado paradise. Here is our handpicked selection of the…

While food critics often rave about the restaurant scenes in larger cities such as New York City and the like, Philadelphia is home to some of the best eateries in the country. This list is a complete taste of Philly,…

Icy cold weather has never been a detriment to how Philly spends its winter holidays. That said, I would be wrong to not have noticed how the usually crammed tight streets and long lines accompanying Christmas’ usuals have been thinned…

With the recent passing of Kevin Conroy, the voice of the caped crusader in Batman: The Animated Series and gay icon, it felt like a good time to discuss LGBTQIA+ representation in comic books, specifically in Superhero comics. There are…

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From '80s classics to modern cult hits, Justin Perlman looks at the top 10 LGBTQ+ Horror movies to watch this Halloween.

Justin Perlman dives into Queer Film Theory in the horror genre and the very not-subtle gay themes underpinning the 2nd Nightmare On Elm Street movie.

When you find yourself needing a pregnancy test, it’s already stressful. Regardless of what outcome you’re hoping for, there’s a lot of emotion involved in the process- even before you have to aim your pee stream at a tiny stick.…

Philadelphia is ranked amongst the top 50 most dog-friendly cities in America. This comes as no surprise since the town is home to countless beautifully maintained parks for pets to enjoy. We’re breaking down the best dog parks in Philly…

A full day of spa treatments can cost $750+. Choosing the right spa can mean the difference between a day of relaxation and a disappointing waste of money. Here’s a list of the best spas in Philadelphia to help you…

Fast forward to October 25, midnight, and the release of Swift’s “Bejeweled” video hitting right around the time that Kanye got word of his fall from Adidas grace.

Key Takeaways: The Philadelphia nativist riots of 1844 were part of a larger wave of riots that swept through American cities in the 1830s and 1840s. The riots were driven by ethnic and religious tensions, economic competition, political ambition, and…

Key Takeaways:  In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contractor bosses known as “construction czars” rose to power in Philadelphia These bosses controlled the hiring and management of workers on large building projects and often engaged in corrupt practices…

Key Takeaways: The Consolidation Act of 1854, also known as the “Act of Consolidation,” was a game-changing piece of legislation that fundamentally altered the political and physical landscape of Philadelphia. The law sought to address issues such as confusion and…

Key Takeaways:  The Treaty of Shackamaxon was signed in 1682 between William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, and the Lenape tribe. The treaty, also known as the “Great Treaty,” was signed near present-day Kensington and set the tone for Penn’s…