Cut down our own tree today at Clark’s Christmas Tree Farm. We’re gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny f*cking Kaye.

A reader thought I was serious with this column and she's about to fight me for the honor of her beloved Boscov's (which I also love, which is why I was there). 😂 "...for you to put out an article to say that Boscovs is trying to offend Pennsylvania is a travesty." www.inquirer.com/columnists/b...

"To whomever owns this eyesore — which has been a vacant lot since at least 2016 — I beseech you to gift it to Luardo, who’s shown more interest in it and has done more to improve it than you ever have." @farfarraway.bsky.social's not wrong!

South Philly artist Rose Luardo, the woman who gave us the “Boob Garden” and “Rave Coffin,” strikes for a third year in a row with her “Crab Couch” at the vacant cement triangle on Washington Ave she calls “Capt. Jesse G’s Crab Shack Gallery.” www.inquirer.com/columnists/c...

My absolute favorite part about the Michelin Awards in Philly - which I care and know very little about - is that the Michelin Man mascot attended what otherwise seems like a lavish and refined event. 😂 Fun fact: My family called me the Michelin Man as a baby because I had so many rolls.

Saw a free-standing basketball hoop on the side of I-95 today. Talk about traveling.

I went to Boscov's for a shoe sale recently and discovered they are marketing his-and-her camouflage sweatsuits as "Rustic Romance." As a Pennsylvanian, I feel both seen and highly offended. www.inquirer.com/columnists/b...

Philly is both beautiful and brutal and I love it here.

Philadelphia is obviously a gift to the world, but what in the world do you give someone who is obviously in love with Philly? I've got you covered this year with this gift guide www.inquirer.com/life/philly-...

Shout out to Wawa for blasting K-Pop Demon Hunters at the pump today. It’s Friday and I do feel Golden, thank you.

I passed what may be the quietest and one of the most lovely Philly protests ever in Chinatown on my way to meet a friend for lunch today. It was organized by the New Sancutary Movement and Catholic Church groups.

I think Sesame Place's marketing team should really consider that there's more than one definition of "Furry" these days.

I've been a Netflix subscriber since the days when they sent you DVDs-by-mail. My colleague, Earl Hopkins, only recently learned that DVDs-by-mail used to be a thing. We toured the new Netflix House experience together yesterday and talk about our thoughts: www.inquirer.com/life/inq2/ne...

I’m about to step inside the first Netflix House experience at King of Prussia Mall. Let me know if you have any questions!

Saw our neighbor walking the dog this morning. We talked about how cold it is today. He said he told his wife she has to get the winter coats out of storage. Meanwhile, he’s wearing shorts. #Delco

Oh hell yes. I hope Philadelphia City Council considers "Everybody is pissing me the f--- off" off days as part of this proposal. Every woman should get at least 5 a year.

Take a bow, Boscov’s, for this outfit that marries rural (camoflauge) and urban (matching sweatsuit) Pennsylvania fashion. Billing this as “Rustic Romance” is also a choice. A choice that may lead to some breakups Christmas morning.

Happy Four Seasons Total Landscaping Day to all who celebrate in Philly and beyond. Go Birds.

I had clams in white wine sauce in a dang bread bowl last night at Ariano in Media. I let my friend have one. I’m not shellfish.

At some point, I liked the entire soundtrack to the 1992 Disney hit, "Aladdin" on Spotify. So I'll be jamming out to Beck or Anderson .Paak then Robin Williams comes on singing "Prince Ali" and I am not mad about it. But it does remind me of how much I miss Robin Williams being in this world.

I need a word like "oldhead" that signifies someone has been at something a long time but I don't want to use oldhead cause I'm talking about myself. 🤣 Veteran may work but I'd like something less formal....

Heading into today with this Philly nail shop energy. 💃🏻

I tell everyone about Grounds for Sculpture because the magic that exists there is so rare in this world that you are powerfully overwhelmed to share it. That's why I'm telling you about it today, and why I brought my first-timer coworkers with me to explore it 1/2 www.inquirer.com/columnists/g...

It’s been a while since I wrote a story, hated it, threw it away & started all over again, but I did so last week. Writing about what you love is difficult, but important, especially when you want to share it. I can’t wait to tell you about one of my favorites places in the world tomorrow.

Two older kids came to our door trick-or-treating Friday night in business casual wear with name tags. My husband: "What are you, upper management?" They were characters from Dexter, equally as terrifying. Also pretty happy with the way our pumpkin, Poindexter (no relation), turned out.

“Why are you wearing that stupid bunny suit?” "Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?” Happy Halloween, my bunnies!

This fantastic news. It shouldn't have taken this long - or closed at all - but I'm so glad it's coming back, hopefully in time for those traveling to Philly for all of the events in 2026.

Props to the Philadelphian running on Market Street this morning in shorts and a t-shirt in the pouring rain, leaping over puddles in a single bound. You are a show off but you are also living your best life, so carry on.

Philly lost an icon today. What heartbreaking news. Rest in peace, Good Citizen. Thank you for the good tunes and good vibes. www.inquirer.com/entertainmen...

Tomorrow is pumpkin-carving night and I'm trying to figure out how to top last year's pumpkin, whom we named Stewart. Also watched "K-Pop Demon Hunters" so we recognize who trick-or-treaters are dressed up as and I am surprised to say I did not hate it. Not sure if that makes me creepy or cool.

This is 🔥

My colleagues and I answer our latest reader-submitted question. I have very strong feelings on this. www.inquirer.com/life/inq2/ve...

The Friends of Clark Park threw a potty party for the opening of the latest Philly Phlush, the park's first public bathroom. 🚽 There were balloons and a lottery to be the first user. I also wrote the phrase "pinch pee-er," which I never expected to do in this life. www.inquirer.com/columnists/p...

“We do really understand how much this business has meant to this community for so long — all the schools, all the graduations, we worked them all," Frank Pica III told me. Come with me as I make my last trip - and revisit my first - to Pica's in Upper Darby. www.inquirer.com/columnists/p...

Can’t wait to tell you about the scene at the opening of the new Philly Phlush public bathroom at Clark Park this morning. The Friends of Clark Park raffled off the first flush and it was epic. West Philly, best Philly.

Really want to make a "Max Headroom" reference out of nowhere in a story but not sure anyone will get it.

Three Potato Four in Media is doing the Monster Mash this spooky season.

Wait, football players come out of retirement like rock stars? The Eagles team and the band the Eagles have more in common then I thought. www.inquirer.com/eagles/brand...

Now that I've finished "Task" (it was excellent) I'd like a crossover show where Mare and Tom Brandis have to work a case together. They initially clash b/c too much Delco, but end up falling in love b/c Delco recognizes Delco. First date is at the Old Clam Tavern cause Tom is classy like that.

Michael was a boss who knew the small gestures were the big ones and that grace and humor are everything. His legend is large and his legacy is great. He will forever live on in the many hearts of those he touched while he was here, including mine. ❤️ www.inquirer.com/obituaries/m...

I saw on the news that a Winnie the Pooh, a Pokémon, two T-rexes, folks in colonial garb, and an Elvis were at Philly’s No Kings rally, and I have no doubt Philly Elmo and many other characters were among the 15,000 reported there too. Ben would be proud.

Dr. Dog dished out the good medicine at Ardmore Music Hall last night. Hearing “Be the Void” in a space that size was particularly incredible, but so was hearing “Here Comes the Hotstepper.” It was just one hell of a night all the way around. 1/2

A Philly judge closed the record on the Ellen Greenberg case at a hearing Tuesday, after attorneys for both sides agreed that the matter at hand — the city’s review of the case — has been completed. Read the city's review in my latest report. www.inquirer.com/news/philade...

During a recent review of the Ellen Greenberg case, Philly Chief M.E. Lindsay Simon stood by the city's suicide ruling, despite finding 3 more stab wounds & 20 more bruises never accounted for before, raising the total number of bruises to 31 and stab wounds to 23. www.inquirer.com/news/philade...

Scrappy sculptors slivered away at slabs of solidified swine parts in search of aesthetic excellence and gastronomical glory at Reading Terminal Market’s second annual Scrapple Sculpting Contest Friday. www.inquirer.com/columnists/s...

A Delco tattoo artist with a cobweb tat on his head won the Scrapple Sculpting contest at Reading Terminal Market in Philly with his sculpture of the Eagles Tush Push. The contest was judged by Art Museum ceo Sasha Suda. Philly remains undefeated, even if we were defeated on the field last night.

It’s a tough day, Philly, but shout out to whoever did this. At first I thought it was a PennDOT f up but someone was just really amazing at elongating that apostrophe.

What's the opposite of a hat trick? An underwear fail? Cause that's what Philly's sports teams had last night. Guess there's still Christmas to look forward to, unless they can figure out how to mess that up for us too. 😑

Navy paratroopers are parachuting outside of our office today on Independence Mall as part of the Navy/Marine 250th celebrations!

C'mon PhilliesEaglesFlyers - let's get a Philly hat trick today!