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Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami
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Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami
More than 30 people were arrested outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Miami last Saturday afternoon—including Tampa photojournalist Dave Decker.
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Popular D.C. bagel chain Call Your Mother says this Long Branch, N.J. cafe's similar name and logo are trademark infringement. Now they're suing. Here's the schmear and skinny:
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Jersey bagel shop sued by D.C.’s Call Your Mother in branding dispute
Call Your Mother, the popular D.C. Jewish bagel chain, is suing the Jersey Shore cafe, claiming trademark infringement.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
12 days ago
Boathouse Row went green and pink to promote "Wicked: For Good" as part of NBC's large marketing campaign for the film. The houses were shown during the Eagles' "Sunday Night Football" broadcast. 🔗
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‘Wicked’ lights during Eagles broadcast mark Boathouse Row’s first movie promo
Boathouse Row went green and pink to promote "Wicked: For Good" as part of NBC's large marketing campaign for the film. The houses were shown during the Eagles' "Sunday Night Football" broadcast.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/boathouse-row-nbc-wicked-green-pink-sunday-night-football-cost-20251118.html?utm_campaign=edit_bsky_traffic&int_promo=newsroom
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A lot of people didn’t like the Washington Post journalist who was tortured and dismembered with a bone saw for writing critically about the man sitting next to me
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Boathouse Row was lit in pink and green to celebrate Wicked: For Good. It marked the historic strip’s first foray into movie promo — but hopefully not its last, organizers say:
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‘Wicked’ lights during Eagles broadcast mark Boathouse Row’s first movie promo
Boathouse Row went green and pink to promote "Wicked: For Good" as part of NBC's large marketing campaign for the film. The houses were shown during the Eagles' "Sunday Night Football" broadcast.
https://share.inquirer.com/AUHAbo
12 days ago
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Hey if you’re weird like me and wondered what the end of the penny means specifically for souvenir penny press machines, fear not! I asked the experts:
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How souvenir penny presses could survive after the end of the one-cent coin
What does the end of penny production mean for novelty penny press machines? Collectors say it might change how the machines work.
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Remember "polka dot dress woman" who went viral for fighting ICE agents on Canal Street? Her dress is now up for auction:
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‘Polka dot dress woman’ went viral for protesting ICE — now her dress is up for auction
A New York City woman's polka dot dress is up for auction, benefiting the New York Immigration Coalition, after a viral moment last month where she was seen forcibly fighting off ICE agents.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/polka-dot-dress-woman-auction-20251106.html
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26 days ago
Wrote about Condé ending Teen Vogue as we knew it.
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What We Lost When Condé Nast Unceremoniously Shuttered Teen Vogue
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
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We now know that the Teen Vogue fold is more than an absorption & clearly a full shift from the pub’s DNA. Laying off the entire politics team a day before the NYC election is heinous + a knife in the back to a brand that has solidified its importance for youth. Devastating.
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Lex McMenamin (they/them)
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting. now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day. certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
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Aiyana Ishmael
27 days ago
I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members. At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
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Condé Union
27 days ago
We strongly condemn @CondéNast’s consolidation plans for Teen Vogue, a move that is clearly designed to blunt the award-winning magazine’s insightful journalism at a time when it is needed the most. More from our statement:
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I'm once again here to explain a meme. Here's what you need to know about six-seven (6-7) — mostly because my editors keep asking me what it means:
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The ‘Six-seven’ meme originated in Philly (probably). We explain.
What to know about ‘six-seven’ — the kids’ favorite phrase about nothing — including how to use it in a sentence and Philadelphia’s role in its origin story.
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𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑖𝑛ℎ𝑖𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑊ℎ𝑖𝑧 𝑜𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑛. 𝑁𝑜 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢. Natasha Bedingfield makes Philly Taco & throws around the term, jawn ahead of her local tour stop:
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‘Unwritten’ singer Natasha Bedingfield assembles ‘Philly Taco’ on the road
Pop singer Natasha Bedingfield posted a viral TikTok of her assembling a Philly Taco, aka a cheesesteak with pizza wrapped around it, ahead of her local tour stop. She even used the phrase "jawn."
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v serious journalism from me. 'The Muppet Show’ is getting a reboot special starring Sabrina Carpenter. But her history with fuzzy green guys goes way back:
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Sabrina Carpenter’s guest appearance on the new ‘Muppet Show’ won’t be her first Muppet encounter
'The Muppet Show' is getting a reboot special celebrating its 50th anniversary. It will guest star Sabrina Carpenter. But her history with fuzzy green guys goes way back.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/sabrina-carpenter-muppet-show-returning-20250918.html
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BREAKING BREADCRUMB NEWS: 4C sent me its investigation findings following my reporting on unhappy customers. Consumers were right. The company found trace amounts of cinnamon in its Italian Bread Crumb mix:
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4C says some breadcrumbs did have trace amounts of cinnamon following investigation
4C found trace amounts of cinnamon in its Seasoned Italian Bread Crumbs following a report by The Inquirer documenting recent issues with the product. 4C's cutting ties with the bakeries responsible.
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Home cooks nationwide say their beloved breadcrumb brand is tasting different. Now, following a report by
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, 4C Foods Corp. says it’s investigating. (2/2)
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4C changed its breadcrumb formula — home cooks say their cutlets taste ‘terrible’
A formula switch in 4C's Seasoned Bread Crumbs has sparked a wave of kitchen meltdowns among home cooks. The new recipe added egg, high fructose corn syrup, molasses, and honey.
https://www.inquirer.com/food/4c-seasoned-bread-crumb-recipe-change-cinnamon-egg-20250819.html?utm_campaign=edit_phillyinqfood_bsky_traffic&int_promo=newsroom
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BREAKING BREADCRUMB NEWS: Following my reporting, 4C says it's investigating consumers inexplicably tasting cinnamon in its Seasoned Italian Bread Crumbs. They also say the formula hasn't changed, even though the listed ingredients appeared to. My latest:
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4C says it’s investigating consumers’ breadcrumbs concerns
Following a report from The Inquirer that consumers say 4C's Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs aren't tasting right, the company says it is investigating and that the formula hasn't changed after all.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/4c-seasoned-breadcrumb-complaints-investigation-20250822.html
3 months ago
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This delicious Pennsylvania-based potato chip was the star of a New York political bribery scandal. Here's what the Herr's chips VP of Marketing has to say about it:
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This delicious Pennsylvania-based potato chip was the star of a New York political bribery scandal
Herr's chips comments on the political bribery scandal featuring Mayor Eric Adams' former adviser Winnie Greco and a bag of sour cream & onion ripple chips.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/herrs-potato-chips-sour-cream-onion-eric-adams-winnie-greco-bribery-20250822.html
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“My mom fully crashed out over this last week:" 4C changed its breadcrumb formula and now home cooks everywhere say their cutlets taste "terrible." I investigate:
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3 months ago
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Former Rock School students say they were harmed. But Paul Green kept teaching — until long-buried allegations came to light. Now, the Paul Green Rock Academy has closed:
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Former Rock School students say they were harmed. But Paul Green kept teaching — until long-buried allegations came to light.
Dozens of former Paul Green School of Rock students, most long out of touch, have been slowly reconnecting to share stories of physical, verbal, and mental abuse, and sexual misconduct.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
4 months ago
Paul Green, 53, founder of rock music programs for children, said Thursday he is closing down his current Paul Green Rock Academy in Roxborough amid new allegations of sexual misconduct involving an underage student in 2007.
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Paul Green will close rock schools, following accusations of sexual misconduct involving a teen student
The announcement came as The Inquirer was preparing to publish a story detailing allegations.
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erin mccann
4 months ago
absolutely here for this headline, normalize calling people weirdos in headlines more
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Update: 6 couples were married tonight including Sarah and Beth who I interviewed when they got engaged at the last Philly Dacus show 🥹😭
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4 months ago
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When Lucy Dacus headlines Friday’s Make The World Better benefit concert at FDR Park, she might perform more than just her live set. She’s also hoping to officiate someone’s wedding:
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Lucy Dacus wants to officiate your wedding during her Philly show — and beyond
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus announced her plan to officiate weddings on the rest of her 'Forever is a Feeling' tour, inviting couples to sign up by location.
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4 months ago
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Hear me out, if we all go in on this together...
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The property housing a former South Philly pool club is for sale and going viral
The Zillow listing for 1307 S. Sixth Street has been live for nearly a year, but recently gotten widespread attention.
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4 months ago
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Cynthia Hope Laub
4 months ago
It’s summer folks… 🏖️🌊☀️
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People are already googling “pumpkin spice lattes release date” to which I formally say: be so for real right now, I’m begging.
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It’s too soon for ‘Pumpkin Spice Season’ so stop asking, you weirdos
Google search trends reveal people are already trying to figure out when Starbucks will bring back the brand’s signature Pumpkin Spice Lattes. And to that we say ask: are y'all OK?
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4 months ago
Tell the people,
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It’s too soon for ‘Pumpkin Spice Season’ so stop asking, you weirdos
Google search trends reveal people are already trying to figure out when Starbucks will bring back the brand’s signature Pumpkin Spice Lattes. And to that we say ask: are y'all OK?
https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-season-fall-when-start-date-20250721.html
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Inevitably, the
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Tattoos, outfits, and desserts: I'm here to tell you about the great Labubu takeover of Philadelphia and how local businesses are getting in on the craze.
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Tattoos, outfits, and desserts: The great Labubu takeover of Philadelphia
Labubus — the highly coveted, adorably menacing keychains seen everywhere these days — have taken over Philly with a slew of dedicated events and accessories created just for the little guys.
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5 months ago
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Waymo has arrived in Philly for early testing. But the news has some locals reminiscing about what happened the last time a robot came to town — 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳: 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵. Let's talk about hitchBOT.
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Waymo’s coming to Philly, but have we learned nothing from hitchBOT?
Before Waymo, Philadelphia had hitchBOT, a hitchhiking robot dependent on the kindness of strangers. It was destroyed after ending up on Elfreth’s Alley. Locals joke its fate is a cautionary tale.
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5 months ago
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Hey in case anyone needs an alternate holiday to observe today, it’s the Caesar Salad’s birthday.
5 months ago
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What’s a Moon Mammoth anyway? We explain:
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John Oliver helped the Erie Seawolves select a new alternate name
John Oliver helped rebrand the Erie Seawolves minor league baseball team to the Erie Moon Mammoths.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/john-oliver-erie-moon-mammoth-seawolves-rebrand-20250630.html
5 months ago
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That bold, splashy branding Zohran Mamdani's been using with cobalt blue and marigold hand-drawn lettering? Yeah, it's made in Philly:
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Zohran Mamdani’s branding went viral for standing out — two Philly creatives are responsible
Philadelphia-based creatives Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler created Zohran Mamdani’s branding, logo, and digital presence for his wildly successful mayoral primary race.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
5 months ago
As it turns out, Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler, two Philadelphia-based collaborators who make up the design co-op Forge, are the creatives behind Mamdani’s branding, logo, and digital presence.
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Zohran Mamdani’s branding went viral for standing out — two Philly creatives are responsible
Philadelphia-based creatives Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler created Zohran Mamdani’s branding, logo, and digital presence for his wildly successful mayoral primary race.
https://inquirer.com/politics/nation/zohran-mamdani-brand-design-forge-philadelphia-20250625.html?utm_campaign=edit_bsky_traffic&int_promo=newsroom
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New from me: PhilaMOCA canceled a Zappa tribute show next month featuring performers from the school formerly known as Paul Green Rock Academy following misconduct allegations against its founder:
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PhilaMOCA cancels show with former Paul Green Rock Academy following misconduct allegations against founder
PhilaMOCA canceled a performance showcasing the formerly named Paul Green Rock Academy following allegations about the school's founder.
https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/music/paul-green-rock-school-zappa-philamoca-canceled-20250624.html
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Atlanta Civic Circle
6 months ago
@spj-posts.bsky.social
national president Emily Bloch said, “Mr. Guevara seems to have been clearly identified as press, and while we are still looking into the details, based on what we know, he should not have been prevented from doing his job, much less taken into custody.”
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Philly, I did not expect to tell y'all the beer of the summer is a watermelon coffee sour, but here we are because it totally is:
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This Philly roaster and local brewery have teamed up for a coffee beer — that tastes like watermelon
Philly coffee shop Thank You Thank You, its roastery Poem Roastingqq, and brewery Second District have come together for a limited edition watermelon-washed coffee sour beer.
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6 months ago
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Freedom of the Press Foundation
6 months ago
The targeting of reporters in LA is inexcusable. The public interest in press coverage of protests couldn’t be more self-evident. We helped lead this letter to remind federal officers of journalists’ constitutional right to report on civil unrest.
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You too can steal the pope’s lewk for under $20
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The literal pope rocked a Villanova hat this week, repping his alma mater
Pope Leo XIV sported a Villanova hat at the Vatican gifted to him by the National Italian American Foundation.
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6 months ago
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Society of Professional Journalists
6 months ago
SPJ recognizes Dean Baquet,
@valeriafernandez.bsky.social
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@kattenbarge.bsky.social
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6 months ago
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I spoke with the bandleader behind No Surrender, the 9-piece Springsteen band whose Jersey Shore bar set was cancelled following the Real Bruce's anti-Trump comments:
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Springsteen cover band’s set canceled by New Jersey bar owner after musician’s anti-Trump comments
No Surrender, a nine-piece veteran Springsteen tribute band based out of New Jersey, was set to perform at a Jersey Shore bar before the bar owner canceled the set.
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6 months ago
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I caught up with Nicole Nikolich, the artist behind the life-size crocheted Jason Kelce and Phillie Phanatic yarnbomb in South Philly.
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We’re obsessed with this Jason Kelce and Phillie Phanatic yarnbomb display near Italian Market
We caught up with Nicole Nikolich, the artist behind the life-size crocheted Jason Kelce and Phillie Phanatic yarnbomb in South Philly.
https://share.inquirer.com/QmPgC4
7 months ago
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Truly such an honor to sit in on tonight's Stillwater Awards for outstanding prison journalism. Thank you
@prisonjournalism.bsky.social
for having me! Congratulations to all the winners
@spj-posts.bsky.social
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Stillwater Awards: 2024 Finalists
The Stillwater Awards recognize excellence in prison journalism — one of the toughest places to practice the craft.
https://www.spj.org/stillwater-awards-2024-winners/
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Robert Prevost's internet history shows a mix of tweets against JD Vance and Donald Trump's policies, but also Snoopy memes. As the first pope with a Twitter history, the internet is reading it all.
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So we’re all reading the new pope’s old tweets, huh?
Robert Prevost's internet history shows a mix of tweets against JD Vance and Donald Trump's policies, but also Snoopy memes. As the first pope with a Twitter history, the internet is reading it all.
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Philadelphia Inquirer Food
7 months ago
Inquirer reporter
@emilybloch.com
has all the details on Malört below ⤵️
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Buckle Up: Malört, Chicago’s famous (and infamous) spirit, is available in Pennsylvania
Jeppson’s Malört, a bitter liqueur once reserved for Chicago dive bars, has reached Pennsylvania shelves and backbars. Locals — particularly bartenders and former Chicagoans — are rejoicing.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/malort-philadelphia-pennsylvania-wine-spirits-20250425.html
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Philadelphia Inquirer Food
7 months ago
What better way to celebrate a Chicago pope than with Chicago's signature drink? Now available in Philly 🥃
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