The first time I met Dave McCormick was at a picnic in Downingtown in 2022. He arrived with his wife, Dina, and they were dressed in campaign casual attire. After some handshakes and smiles, he worked his way over to the food set up on picnic tables. He quickly grabbed […]
Thom Nickels: Philadelphia’s grande dame of the essay
In the heart of Center City Philadelphia there is a small graveyard alongside the church of Saint John the Evangelist. A careful reading of the headstones there will reveal the tomb of the Repplier family. How many Repplier family members are buried in this vault is a mystery because on […]
Joe Picozzi unseats Philadelphia State Sen. Dillon
In early returns, Republican challenger Joe Picozzi appears to have unseated Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) at 52 to 48 percent with all but 10 precincts reporting. Picozzi grew up in Somerton and is an Eagle Scout who Councilman Brian O’Neill appointed to serve on the Philadelphia Youth Commission. He had […]