Deputy managing editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Still believe in truth, beauty, and justice.https://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3mdfua376uc2iWelcome to Hoth. This photo page in Tuesday's Philadelphia Inquirer is best enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee.27 Jan 2026 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdfua376uc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3mbel74izis2vHappy New Year! Take a look at the first Philadelphia Inquirer front page of 2026.01 Jan 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbel74izis2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3m7qpxxakw224Four of my picks landed in the top 25 of the #XPNCountdown of the 885 best covers of all time: 25. "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding," Elvis Costello 21. "I Fought the Law," the Clash 8. "Take Me to the River," Talking Heads 5. "Angel From Montgomery," Bonnie Raitt11 Dec 2025 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7qpxxakw224https://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3m7ntmsgayc24I was feeling pretty smug about my 10 votes for the #XPNCountdown of the 885 best covers of all time. After listening for the last few days, though, it's become clear to me that I overlooked at least 875 great songs.10 Dec 2025 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ntmsgayc24https://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3m7aocaplg22gWith a tree lighting at City Hall, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Take a look at Friday's Philadelphia Inquirer front page.05 Dec 2025 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7aocaplg22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3m6rt5jursc2wBecause the night ... belongs to Patti Smith. You can catch her Saturday night at the Met or Monday night at the Kimmel Center or on Saturday's Philadelphia Inquirer front page. Story by Dan DeLuca: https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/music/patti-smith-interview-bread-of-angels-horses-philadelphia-20251129.html29 Nov 2025 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6rt5jursc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3m6l4unt4yc2kFor those who celebrate, happy 70th anniversary to the green bean casserole. https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/green-bean-casserole-campbells-anniversary-dorcas-reilly-20251123.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=27 Nov 2025 00:36 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6l4unt4yc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3m5h4zblqns2fFor Philadelphia foodies, there at least 76 good reasons to pick up Thursday's Philadelphia Inquirer. Don't miss our guide to the region's most vital restaurants. www.inquirer.com/7612 Nov 2025 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5h4zblqns2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3lop6yoslfk2oWe have a new pope, and he's a Villanova alumnus. Read all about it on Friday's Philadelphia Inquirer front page. https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-pope-robert-prevost-villanova-philadelphia-20250508.html09 May 2025 00:42 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lop6yoslfk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3lohowd7f422oLegendary columnist Chuck Stone has been posthumously honored with a special citation from the Pulitzer Board. Read all about it in Tuesday's Daily News. https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/chuck-stone-pulitzer-prize-award-philadelphia-daily-news-columns-20250505.html06 May 2025 01:06 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lohowd7f422ohttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3lipq73vwfk2sI am now one step closer to achieving my dream of playing center field at Yankee Stadium. wapo.st/4i6LFNI https://wapo.st/4i6LFNI21 Feb 2025 21:19 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lipq73vwfk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3lfy4hsfkr227Bob Dylan joins TikTok just as the popular app may be dying. Coincidence or a simple twist of fate? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/arts/music/bob-dylan-tiktok.html18 Jan 2025 01:04 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfy4hsfkr227https://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3lf3eyaxd7s2tRemember the blizzard of 1996? Philadelphia dug out from 30.7 inches of snow that fell on Jan. 7 and 8 that year.06 Jan 2025 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf3eyaxd7s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3lezhw7vxxk2tI mislike this winter weather. https://www.inquirer.com/weather/snow-winter-storm-philly-weather-closings-20250104.html05 Jan 2025 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lezhw7vxxk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3lepfue6ics2tNorthwestern basketball all-alliteration team, starting five: Art Aaron, forward Vedran Vukusic, forward Evan Eschmeyer, center Brooks Barnheiser, guard Boo Buie, guard01 Jan 2025 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lepfue6ics2thttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3lenjyqpc7c2tAs we greet the new year, take a look at the first Philadelphia Inquirer front page of 2025.01 Jan 2025 02:42 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lenjyqpc7c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3lekrtpjku22tStart 2025 on the right foot. https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/first-day-hike-2025-new-years-20241230.html31 Dec 2024 00:24 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lekrtpjku22thttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3leiewg2xfs2tOn Monday's Philadelphia Inquirer front page, we remember former President Jimmy Carter, 100, as a tireless humanitarian.30 Dec 2024 01:27 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3leiewg2xfs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3le5en2gxzk2t"Timmy's a brilliant actor so I'm sure he's going to be completely believable as me," Bob Dylan wrote. "Or a younger me. Or some other me." https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/music/bob-dylan-timothee-chalamet-a-complete-unknown-20241225.html25 Dec 2024 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3le5en2gxzk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3ldmlbmllrs2sWatch out, Georgia and Alabama. https://www.inquirer.com/college-sports/penn/penn-ivy-league-fcs-playoffs-football-cfb-20241218.html19 Dec 2024 00:07 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldmlbmllrs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyleighton.bsky.social/post/3ld5otrxe5c2tFour of my picks made it in the top 100 of WXPN's countdown of the greatest songs of the 21st century: 87. "Not Strong Enough," boygenius 70. "Bloodbuzz Ohio," The National 21. "Chicago," Sujan Stevens 18. "Under the Pressure," War on Drugs13 Dec 2024 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:vlnfvxannqzbrd3rum2f7kjn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld5otrxe5c2t