When two teams get to this point, in the fashions they have, it's almost pointless to posit a prediction. The Rays, the better team on paper, nearly squandered a 3-games-to-1 lead over the Red Sox. The Phillies, the Vegas underdogs, manhandled two opponents many predicted would beat them.

Sure, we'll survive. But given the collapse of worldwide markets, did he still think of Philly as an international city?

"Absolutely," the Mayor shot back.

Is this Republican policy a good one? I support green and clean energy policies. I don't think we can drill our way out of our current energy crunch. But what do I know?

"Philly needs more events like this one to counter the wasteful city mentality."

Sterling can be jittery and persistent when his pockets are empty and his throat is dry. But mostly he carries himself like a gentleman, tipping his hat to ladies. He is well-liked by the neighborhood residents, bar-goers and shop owners.

She feeds her crowds like a mother bird, spitting up chunks of cultural paranoia candied with "straight talk," enabling their feelings of being put upon by That One, by Those People, the ones who aren't "pro-America." It's as if the 100,000 people who turned out for Obama in St. Louis are The Other, some less authentic version of America.

The WPA is often viewed through the kaleidoscope of the arts — specifically the iconic, familiar posters originally commissioned as a visual representation of the WPA's credo. But what's their purpose today, aside from nostalgia?

"I hope we've helped make an impact on a lot of different fronts. I firmly believe that we are just a part of the puzzle — that we work alongside good grass-roots organizations to help them tell their story in really effective ways."

Joyce J. Scott re-envisions the humble jewelry form to build dynamic, expressive works incorporating many materials and found objects. She transcends the ephemera of adornment to talk about the body, its preciousness and its transitory nature.

TITWTI lampoons the candidates equally; a perceived tilt toward Obama stems more from the Republican ticket providing easier targets to mock than from bias.

Some choreographers are super serious, creating work loaded with concepts and ideas. David Parsons isn't one of these, although he's never been short of either concepts or ideas.

"I really feel that we are always living on some kind of edge — a thin line. It's like walking on a tightrope and not looking down."

Swartz is more excited than usual (and that's saying a lot) to present this work — and he's equally elated to have the opportunity to turn Philadelphia dance fans on to the Israeli-based Inbal Pinto company.

Rather than brood about his unrealized rock star dreams, though, tattoo artist Seth Mushrush has channeled his love for music into a medium he is more suited for.

Maleka Fruean of Big Blue Marble Bookstore took matters into her own hands, sending out announcements to local activist groups such as LadyFest Philly in a search for writers of all sorts.

Spend enough time in Kathleen Lolley's world and things get interesting. Tails are suddenly devilish, the warm autumn tones become foreboding and everyone's eyes look more cautious than precious.

The first issue of the Godfather trilogy was a travesty, drawn from a visibly worn print, but the new restoration rights that wrong, making even Part III worth watching again.

1 Dogfish Head Punkin Ale | 2 Wolaver's Will Stevens' Pumpkin Ale | 3 Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale | 4 Elysian Night Owl Pumpkin Ale | 5 Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale

El Mayor Tequila Dinner at Azul Cantina | Mezze Demonstration at Kuzina by Sofia | Sierra Nevada Tasting at O'Neal's Pub | Ommegang/Duvel/Maredsous Beer Dinner at Devil's Den | Sixth Annual Pirate Cruise

Ever the gracious hostess, Sedaris took time out from caring for her pet rabbit to talk shop (and fake meat) with us.

"I'm hoping to use your rowdiness to my advantage. I figure a bunch of Philadelphians on their best behavior is equivalent to rounding up people from Vermont and saying, 'OK, on the count of three, freak the fuck out!'"

The Moleskine City Notebook packs all the essentials — a map, an alphabetical street index and a subway guide — into their classic, elastic-close book.

Undead impersonators will swarm more than 40 cities for the first-ever World Zombie Day this Saturday. Four crawls — on Passyunk Avenue, South Street, Market Street and through NoLibs — await Philly.

According to Keels, many of the city's resting places have been converted into playgrounds and parking lots, while others have been lost altogether due to a lack of upkeep and overall neglect.

After L Word series regular Jennifer Beals toured Mazzoni during a visit to Philly this summer while stumping for Obama, she met with executive director Nurit Shein to speak about LGBTQ issues. The rest is herstory.