‘No Kings’ protests show that Americans will stand up for the Constitution

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social It was the ultimate split screen moment that is now so telling about the state of American politics: a parade in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army on one screen. Millions of Americans participating in the “No Kings” protest, peacefully, on another. And a third featuring a manhunt for a man alleged to have...

On Stage: Philly singer-songwriters come home for shows

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Kate Gaffney The Philadelphia area has for a long time maintained a tradition of producing top-flight female musicians – from highly-sought L.A. session bassist Lynne Davis and jazz vocal extraordinaire Billie Holiday to pop/rock singer P!NK and punk rock pioneer Joan Jett to legendary R&B/soul singer Patti LaBelle to world superstar Taylor Swift. Included...