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Michael Vick vs. Tony Danza: Who's the boss?

By Aaron Traister — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

Both men are coming to Philadelphia for high-profile projects. But only one of them has something to teach kids

Root for the Yankees, or else

By Andrew Leonard — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

If a Bronx Bomber victory saved us from a second Great Depression, would their 27th World Series win be OK?

Conservatives organize to shout down congressmen at town halls

By Gabriel Winant — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

These days, elected officials can't even say the word "healthcare" without getting booed

Going for broke in Pennsylvania

By Mike Madden — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

McCain is redoubling efforts against Obama in this key electoral battleground, where the Philly factor could be decisive.

Quote of the Day

By Tracy Clark-Flory — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

Rape of a prostitute is a "theft of services"? Think again, says the chancellor of the Philadelphia bar.

At Biden rally, Obama's party comes into view

By Gabriel Winant — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

A crowd of Teamsters and electricians -- once thought to be Clinton voters -- stayed up late in south Philly to get excited about voting for Barack Obama.

The city of brotherly losers

By Bruce Buschel — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

After 9,999 defeats, baseball's Philadelphia Phillies boast the worst sports record since the Christians played the lions.

Song of the Day: "Heart It Races," Dr. Dog

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

Pastoral psychedelia courtesy of an up-and-coming Philadelphia band.

Maternity care is a money loser

By Catherine Price — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

Over the past 10 years, 11 of Philadelphia's 19 obstetrics units have closed their doors.

King Kaufman's Sports Daily

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

At 49, Warren Moon is about to become the first black QB in the NFL Hall of Fame. How can someone so young carry that label? Plus: Terrell Owens, Billie Jean King.

Ira Einhorn's long, strange trip

By Neil Gordon — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

After two decades on the run from charges in a horrific murder, the counterculture icon is home and headed for trial. But in France, he's still a human rights hero.

A night of engrams and clears

By Sara Kelly — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

At the Scientologists' birthday bash for the late L. Ron Hubbard, it all comes down to the e-meter.

Detention convention

By Sara Kelly — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

At the 131st Congress of Correction, the incarceration industry puts on a bizarre show. From execution jokes to soap -- without a rope -- it's a great place for networking.

A trip through freedom's hometown

By Burt Wolf — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

In Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell is a symbol of both America's ideals and its failings.

War on protesters

By Jesse Walker — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:08:00 PDT

The militarization of police strategies on display this convention season has cops fighting demonstrators, not crime.

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