Sandy Hingston
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Past articles by Sandy:
Why Is Adulting So Freaking Hard These Days?
Being an adult was once something you evolved into. When did it become something to aspire to instead? → Read More
Meet This Year’s Philly-Area Puppy Bowl Contestants
Including the Eagles-inspired team leader, Tailen Hurts. → Read More
Meet the Philly Food Scientists Who Can Make a Potato Chip Taste Like a Cheesesteak
So you’d like a long-hots-and-sharp-provolone chip? Meet the flavorists who make those dreams come true. → Read More
Philly (Sports) Today: The Good News (Sixers), Bad News (Eagles-Cowboys) Edition
The Birds' loss, ahem, hurts, but at least Embiid, Harden and the rest of the Sixers are looking good. → Read More
Over the River and Through the Woods
How did my house become Grandmother’s house? And what does that mean? → Read More
What Gardening Taught Me About Myself — and America
Sometimes you reap what you don’t sow. In gardening, as in life, that can be a very good thing. → Read More
10 Powerful War Memorials in Philly
Soldiers, moms, buffalo, biceps and angels. A roundup of our 10 favorite memorials in the city. → Read More
14 Gorgeous Philly-Area Gardens and Arboretums to Visit Now
Get your fill of spring's most beautiful blooms at these Philadelphia-area gardens and arboretums. → Read More
Trouble Telling Left from Right? It's Called Left-Right Confusion.
Left-right confusion is a real, scientific thing. And it affects more people than you realize. → Read More
New Book Celebrates What Makes Philly a "City of Homes"
David S. Traub's photographic journey through Philly's residential architecture reveals deeper truths — and some neighborhood nostalgia. → Read More
What the Hell Is Bitcoin? A Useful Explainer for Beginners
LOL just kidding, I don’t understand it. Probably because it’s just a hyped-up imaginary money gimmick. → Read More
What’s Going to Happen to All the Crap I’ve Accumulated When I Die?
All across America, we boomers are finding ourselves stuck with heirlooms and mementos that we can’t give away. → Read More
Some Jawn Youse Might Not Know About Jawn
Not every city has its very own word, yo. But Philly does. Here’s how “jawn” originated — and then became part of the vernacular. → Read More
10 Unforgettable Moments in Philly Ice-Cream History
From “Philly-Style” to chocolate-dipped to floats, this city’s been keeping deliciously cool since Colonial days. → Read More
The Peregrine Falcon That Brought Route 422 Construction to a Halt Has a New Nest
The peregrine falcon that brought Route 422 construction to a halt has relocated to a purloined nest nearby — and has two new chicks! → Read More
Eight Foods You Don’t Know About Unless You’re From Philly
Here’s the lowdown on eight Philadelphia foods that will draw blank looks if you ask for them in the rest of the 50 states. → Read More
Six Fruit Trees and Plants That Will Thrive in Your Philly Rowhouse Garden
Growing fruit-bearing plants is easier than you might think - even if you have a small backyard. Here are some varieties that do well in the Philadelphia region. → Read More
Nine Great Spots For Bird-Watching in Philly and the 'Burbs
Peak migration is between now and May 15, meaning now is the best time to see a variety of beautiful birds throughout the region. → Read More
7 Classic Candies That Got Their Start Right Here in Philly
Who knew all these yummy treats had local origins? Here, the Philadelphia candies that you should be eating (or chewing) right now. → Read More
How Much Do You Know About Philly’s Irish History?
From Tug McGraw to Grace Kelly to the iconic Irish Potatoes, this city has a lot of Irish connections. Take this quiz to find out how much you really know. → Read More