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In the Class of 1988 production of "Grease" at Upper Darby High School, Tina Fey (front right) played Frenchie. The author (second from right) was Rizzo. The Upper Darby district, which fostered creativity and intellectual pursuits during the author’s time there, now faces dire choices as it grapples with a funding shortage. MARIA PANARITIS / Staff
It's Personal
Tina Fey, the arts, and big dreams
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
Posted 05/25/2012
It's Personal / Maria Panaritis: Tina Fey was Frenchie, I was Rizzo. But the real star of our sold-out performances of Grease in high school was the Upper Darby School District — a place where kids like us from humble homes were taught not just English and algebra, but how to dream big, think big, and make big things happen.
Video: Upper Darby High School's Encore Singers rehearse
Airline-food economics: All demand, short supply
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
Posted 04/27/2012
Maria Panaritis: In the 21st century, airlines run out of food, apparently on purpose. Woe to those sitting in the back rows in the coach section.
Wristwatches holding their own - for some - 04/13/2012
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
Cellphone users wondering who, if anyone, wears a wristwatch anymore might consult this charming story out of Russia last week:
Postrecession, it's cool to buy off-brand - 04/05/2012
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Staff Writer
Grocery chains are replacing big brands with private-label products at a stunning clip since the stock market crash of 2008 and the low-grade economic recovery that has made many shoppers permanently judicious at the register.
Our job is not all we are - 03/30/2012
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
Maria Panaritis: As millions search for work, it's a good time to reflect on what's important.
 
At Urban Outfitters, another veteran returns - 03/13/2012
By Maria Panaritis, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The clothing retailer reported rising sales for its fiscal year, mostly due to opening new stores. Fourth-quarter and full-year profit, however, shrank.
Greek artist tries to gauge impact of bailout - 02/24/2012
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
Iconographer Georgios Kordis, who is painting a mural inside a new Orthodox Church in Montgomery County, is a man of few words. True to his nature, he expresses a quiet confidence that Greece will make it through the current financial crisis.
Sixers' marketing
hits a three-pointer - 02/03/2012
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
It's Personal: The 76ers are making all the right moves to attract fans. And they're off to a good start.
A picture from out of the past - 01/01/2012
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
It's personal: Jerry Bernhard's eyes froze on a small photo in the Inquirer of a woman standing next to the historic eagle statue at Wanamaker's. "My God," he thought, "that's my wife."
Baseball dress code seems to target women - 12/16/2011
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
It's Personal: Maria Panaritis takes a look at Major League Baseball's dress code for reporters. Male writers seem to get a pass, and women have to worry about broadcasting the bra.
Cost-cutting takes a toll on clothing quality - 11/25/2011
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
Rising manufacturing and textile costs overseas, combined with profound global economic malaise, have changed the game big time for companies that make and sell clothes. And it was only a matter of time before consumers caught on.
Greek crisis: Default or democracy? - 11/04/2011
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
Maria Panaritis: Is one necessary for the other to survive? The country that introduced democracy is in a quandary.
MORE STORIES
It's Personal | The fiscal tragedy of a 'liberal savior' - 11/02/2011
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
Greece's financial crisis - and America's - 09/22/2011
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
It's Personal | Buffett calls out peers on taxes - 08/19/2011
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
Unlike nation, Phils get it done - 08/03/2011
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
Gen Xers' dim retirement prospects - 05/13/2011
By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist


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