Peter Buttenwieser honored
by business leaders
by MICHAEL J. MISHAK
The local philanthropist was nowhere to be found, and the award-winning economist had neglected to pick up his nametag.
An anxious volunteer opened the economist's book, perusing the jacket for the author's photo. She held a sticker that read, "Paul Krugman." "Oh, that's what he looks like," she said.
Still early in the night, the volunteer waded through a crowded...
Greens grow despite
losing election
by MICHAEL J. MISHAK
Like many Democrats, Kathy Lopez started supporting
the Green Party during Ralph Nader's presidential bid in 2000. Despite
his loss, Nader's ideas and the Green Party platform fueled the
passion of the many Northwest Philadelphia voters, including Lopez,
who volunteered to work for Tom Hutt, the party's city council candidate
in this year's general election.
But with an insufficient Election Day operation and a campaign...
Hanukkah 101: a festival of lights
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the festival of lights, is an eight-day festival beginning on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev, which begins with the first candle this year on Friday evening, December 19.
Hanukkah is probably one of the best-known Jewish holidays, not because of any great religious significance, but because of its proximity to Christmas. Many non-Jews (and even many assimilated Jews) think of this holiday as the Jewish Christmas, adopting many of the Christmas customs, such as elaborate gift giving and...