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Ingenuity worthy of Franklin

The ultimate Franklin exhibit lets you experience the not-so-good old days of the 18th Century, and even provides some hints as to how we can improve on the 21st.

"Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World." Exhibit through April 30, 2006 at the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St., 215-6600 or www.constitutioncenter.org.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Essays 4 minute read
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The New World: Poisoning Paradise

Terrence Malick’s take on the Pocahontas legend portrays America as an empire but not a community.

The New World. A film by Terence Malick. At the Ritz East, Front and Sansom, 215-925-9700.

Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Essays 7 minute read
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'The West Wing's' final season

Our exclusive preview of the farewell episodes of America's favorite surrogate Presidential TV program.

Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Essays 2 minute read

Alan Halpern: Stealth revolutionary

In the age of TV, he galvanized the printed word

Alan Halpern, editor of Philadelphia Magazine from 1951 to 1980 and father of the modern city magazine, died December 13th at age 79.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Essays 6 minute read
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Munich: Good idea, bad film

Munich. A film directed by Stephen Spielberg. Screenplay by Tony Kushner and Eric Roth. At the Ritz Five.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Essays 3 minute read

Nancy Leach Sweeten's unique journey

She never achieved tenure at Penn, yet she exemplified what a great university is about.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Essays 6 minute read
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Bob Scott's greatest contribution

One man with courage makes a majority— especially if he understands his community.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Essays 2 minute read

The Pew Foundation's quandary

Can a giant bureaucracy help the arts?
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Essays 7 minute read

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Bookstore revolution

How a battle royal among two big chains and a little neighborhood shop revived Center City’s nighttime street life.

This column originally appeared in Philadelphia Style magazine, November 2003.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Essays 7 minute read

Guide to free arts attractions

A quick guide to culture that doesn’t cost a cent.

This column originally appeared in Philadelphia Style magazine, July 2002.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Essays 6 minute read