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Last month’s London Olympics could have been a lot better. Yes, we were riveted by Michael Phelps’ final showcase, as we watched him become the most decorated Olympian of all time. We were dazzled by Gabby Douglas’ golden performance in the gymnastics all-around competition and floored by Aly Raisman’s individual gold in the floor routine. […]

Philadelphia is a sports hotbed, home to five storied franchises – Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, 76ers and Union. But are five teams really enough for the city’s rabid fanbase? The answer is no. Introducing, The Wings, The Fight, and The Spinners. At one time or another, all of Philadelphia’s major sports teams were new on the

The Dark Knight Rises

Change is a good thing!

Is News Media Traumatizing the Nation with Coverage of Mass Shootings?

The Fall Season of EU Athletics is going to be a lot of fun. Young teams and optimistic coaches seem to be the standard for the six teams competing this fall. How young? This seems unbelievable, but 56 of the 119 student-athletes competing this fall, are freshman. Don’t think of this as a rebuilding year.

The Barnes Foundation, which was established in 1922 to preserve the distinguished art collection of Philadelphia native Dr. Albert Barnes (1872-1951), has a new location in Philadelphia. A controversial and expensive move from Merion, PA to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway has now given greater access to the surprisingly varied and authentic collection of Dr. Barnes.

Good read or bad decision?

Since 325 A.D., labyrinths have been used by Christian churches. What exactly is a labyrinth? According to Jill Geoffrion’s article titled “Christian Uses of Labyrinths,” labyrinths are a “spiritual tool to draw closer to presence.” Geoffrion states, “Using a labyrinth involves moving one’s body and opening one’s heart to Jesus. All you have to do