A new book, “The Disastrous Pontificate,” by Dominic Grigio (a pseudonym, since the author is really a well known Catholic […]
Thom Nickels: A Philadelphia history for the 21st century
It’s the Atlas Shrugged of regional history books. “Greater Philadelphia: A New History for the Twenty-First Century,” a three-volume set, […]
Thom Nickels: Writing the book on music in Philly
What do you do with a 362-page anthology of music biographies? You look up your favorite musicians and study the […]
Paul Davis: A retired sergeant’s unofficial history of the Philadelphia Police Department
In my more than 30 years of covering crime and the cops in Philadelphia, I’ve come to know a good […]