Cassie covers cultural trends – from the individuals who set them to the larger social movements that are altering the Philadelphia experience. Quite often, that means zoning in on the real-life impacts of changing expectations for technology and community.
For centuries, Philadelphia pepper pot was more than a stew, it was the most popular dish sold on the streets and in taverns. Chefs are reviving the dish as part of West Philly culinary history.
"A suspiciously nice day," said one person about Saturday's spring-like feel in Philadelphia, where the high temperature reached 67 degrees. The warmest Jan. 11 on record had previously been in 1975.
It’s become a common story: A cherished underground venue pops up in Philadelphia, makes fans and artists gush about the shows and parties there, perhaps even wows visitors with its creative, unexpected reuse of an older location, then later it’s gone.
