Kathy Matheson is a reporter and occasional videographer for The Associated Press in Philadelphia. She covers education, religion, spot news and everything in between.
She has a passion for all things Philly except cheesesteaks and overblown stories about Eagles fans throwing snowballs at Santa.
Occasionally she takes photos and blogs them here and at www.philadelphiaconference.org.
On Sundays, she blogs the New York Times crossword here and at www.crosswordkathy.net.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Take the cannoli! (But pay first.) @ Philly’s Italian Market festival, May 20, 2012.
Crossword Kathy : Wisecracks
Just posted my thoughts on Sunday’s NYT crossword puzzle.
Interviewing Jay-Z on the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, where he announced the city would host a massive, two-day “Made In America” over Labor Day weekend.
Crossword Kathy : Indies
Just posted my thoughts on Sunday’s NYT crossword puzzle.
Pa. library services for blind to be overhauled
A plan to restructure statewide library services for the blind and disabled is being criticized by librarians and patrons who say the ill-conceived overhaul will limit book availability and hinder service for thousands of patrons in eastern Pennsylvania.
Canstruction
The Canstruction.org art project against hunger has returned the the atrium at Liberty Place in Center City Philadelphia again this year. Jim MacMillan photo. jim@jimmacmillan.com
Philadelphia University receives $15 million gift
Philadelphia University has received a $15 million gift — the largest donation in its history — to name a college and support the school’s vision for transdisciplinary learning, President Stephen Spinelli announced Tuesday.
Pa. college students: Don't double loan rates
Pennsylvania college students are urging federal lawmakers to strike a deal to avert a spike in student loan interest rates, saying higher education is already expensive enough.
Crossword Kathy : A-V Club
Just posted my thoughts on Sunday’s NYT crossword puzzle.
