A. Benjamin Mannes, MA, CPP, CESP, is a Subject Matter Expert in Security & Criminal Justice Reform based on his own experiences on both sides of the criminal justice system. He has served as a ...

Christine Flowers wishes she could say that she was born and raised in Philadelphia, but she was only raised here. An accident of birth had her seeing the light of day in Baltimore at Mt. Sinai ...

It’s a lovely day, and you’re out for a walk. You notice an adorable couple on a bench. They radiate love as they smile and kiss. Your heart swells. Then a ...

Born and raised in Connecticut, Eshani Surya is an award-winning writer and educator based in West Philly. She writes about food for Philly Weekly, and has a particular affinity for anything dumpling ...

Lee Daniels ex­udes con­fid­ence when talk­ing about his latest film, Pre­cious, which fi­nally hits Philly—after open­ing in se­lect cit­ies across the coun­try last week—this Fri­day. It’s as if he ...

Sharon Sanders is one of the Founders of Philadelphia Weekly. She is a clinical sexologist and certified sex educator by profession. She uses this to help spread awareness on everything concerning ...

A writer, educator, and sports nut, Aaron Kahle was born in Philadelphia where his fondest memories are drives around the different parts of the city with his aunt as a kid. South Philly and Center ...

Dr. Timaree Schmit is basically an episode of Adam Ruins Everything, but in the shape of a person. She has a PhD in Human Sexuality Education and years of experience in community organizing, ...

Devon Rose (she/her) is a passionate writer and content creator deeply inspired by the arts. After graduating from Drexel University’s Music Industry Program and working in social media at major ...

Kyle Sammin is the senior editor of the Philadelphia Weekly. He is also a senior contributor to The Federalist and the co-host of the Conservative Minds podcast. Follow him on Twitter @kylesammin.

Having worked as a crime reporter and columnist in Philadelphia for many years, Paul Davis has covered organized crime, cybercrime, street crime, white collar crime, crime prevention, espionage and ...

Noel Bartocci (he/him) is an eclectic writer who’s called Philadelphia home since 2010. He creates content and marketing materials for the healthcare, financial, commerce, and higher ed spaces ...