Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Sometimes, you're reminded - sports is the best! Nice win, Phillies. #philliesin3 011
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026WHYY's Peter Crimmins with a whopper: His decade-old, three-hour lunch with alleged Philly killer R.C. Horsch. It gives a lot of context to a wild, sordid story. whyy.org/articles/pet...whyy.orgEssay: ‘I’m a sociopath.’ A conversation with alleged Philly killer R.C. HorschThe Olney home of the late R.C. Horsch is at the center of a grisly police investigation. I interviewed him for over three hours a decade ago. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This is not to excuse them for the last month — and I will approach the 8th inning of every playoff game with dread — but the Phillies might surprise us. I hope so, even. #keephopealive 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 25/09/2026If you need any signal of who NOT to trust, these folks are enthusiastically pumping their arms in the air. Thank you, LindellTV and Real America's Voice. If I know one thing, you're not it. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/b...nytimes.comhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/business/media/trump-white-house-press-ban-tv-pool-conservative-news.html 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 09/09/2026“We are putting the president on the ballot," Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters emphasized in a Fox News Digital interview on the eve of the gathering. "That's exactly what we're doing with this midterm convention." … is this a good idea? apple.news/AxBFJibH8S4G...apple.newsCan the 'best showman in politics' deliver again? GOP bets on Trump at historic midterm convention — Fox NewsDonald Trump headlines the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, aiming to energize low-propensity MAGA voters ahead of key 2026 races. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Not to spoil the finale, but this will be a nothingburger. Widespread voter fraud doesn't exist. Those involved in this witch hunt should be embarrassed — and, ultimately, held to account. There should be costs for carrying out paranoid/unjust policies. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/u...nytimes.comhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/us/politics/trump-election-voter-fraud.html 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 15/08/2026My most honest reaction is, whuh??!? The affected patient/victim in this case has a very clear POV, and it's not that this person should be providing care at this time. www.inquirer.com/health/main-...inquirer.comA Main Line psychiatrist who had sex with a patient poses no threat to other patients, judge rulesA judge ruled that Bryn Mawr psychiatrist Amy Mazza MacIntyre may continue to treat patients while fighting in court to keep her medical license. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 14/08/2026In Season 5 of The Bear and seriously wonder why anyone would work here - has there ever been a less-fun work atmosphere ever? Carmie is a version of the worst boss ever. (There are other versions.) ... Good for the 3 servers who walked away! 000
Reposted by Kevin DonahueFantasy Genius @fantasygenius.io · 12/08/2026Amazing graphic from The Athletic 314321
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Holy cow! Lakers sold for second time in a year — for $2B more than last time. www.nytimes.com/athletic/750...nytimes.comLakers sold to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner 1 year after Mark Walter bought team: SourceA little more than a year after agreeing to purchase a majority share of the Lakers, Mark Walter is selling the team. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 12/08/2026In these fractious times, it's good to find something everyone agrees on: “People really effing hate data centers.” A good explainer from @newyorker. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...newyorker.comA.I. Is Now a Major Election IssueAs Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s newly elected Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, put it, “People really effing hate data centers.” 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Nooooo!!!! Jon Batiste just canceled Friday’s show at the Mann. Second time that’s happened to us within days of a show this summer. 010
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Trying to get back to writing, so blogged a bit on Disclosure Day and Spielberg's precursors, especially Close Encounters. It's a skimmer, not a deep dive. kevdonahue.com/2026/08/10/f...kevdonahue.comFrom Close Encounters, to E.T., to Disclosure DayI caught Steven Spielberg’s latest movie, Disclosure Day, this summer. I liked Emily Blunt — though her alien language was a lot clickier than that spoken by my 8-year-old granddaughter. I th… 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Preach, Casey! www.newyorker.com/culture/song...newyorker.comA Short Song for a Long and Precious SeasonJason Isbell’s “Something to Love” is the song of summers past and summers to come. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Still a favorite spare tire cover, seen in parking lot in Ticonderoga, NY. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Think we can stick a fork in the Phillies. Couldn't do enough at trade deadline to fix what's wrong with this bunch. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Hilarious pissing contest in Bella Vista. billypenn.com/2026/07/27/s...billypenn.comBella Vista's street artists are trolling a guy named Joel. Here’s whyStreet artist Praise Dobler and 80-year-old resident Joel Palmer are in a bitter and somewhat silly war over the neighborhood. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 29/07/2026In Howie we trust ... Eagles sign Jalen Carter through 2031, make him highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history www.inquirer.com/eagles/defen...inquirer.comEagles sign Jalen Carter through 2031, make him highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL historyCarter's extension removes one of the major long-term roster mysteries for the Birds. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 28/07/202610 months later, how in the world has this not been resolved? It's horrifying — and apparently was recorded. www.inquirer.com/education/ch...inquirer.comHe was assaulted by teammates in Cheltenham High’s locker room. Nearly a year later, his mom says he ‘can’t escape the situation.’The hazing incident that has roiled Cheltenham and resulted in the cancellation of two high school football seasons was an attempted sexual assault, say lawyers for the student who was attacked. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Gonna be more emotions in the Wordleverse today. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Swear I could smell Canada on my bike ride today. Not good. 100
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Not a very convincing explanation from Harper for the FanDuel video ... www.inquirer.com/phillies/har...inquirer.comBryce Harper responds to controversy over his video that went to a FanDuel customer with a gambling addictionThe All-Star first baseman claims he didn't know FanDuel would use the video for commercial purposes. But he mentions the company in the 21-second video he made for a VIP gambler. 010
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 02/07/2026None of these ended up being the one. Welcome to Philly, Jaylen Brown! www.theringer.com/2026/06/29/n...theringer.comThe Jaylen Brown Sweepstakes: Seven Trades That Make SenseIf the Celtics are really listening, these seven teams should pick up the phone 010
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 30/06/2026I don't know how a person isn't moved by this ... Hoping Chris Johnson and his family can make the best, most special moments, of their time together. buff.ly/LUSEvb5nytimes.comEx-Titans, Cardinals RB Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosisDoctors diagnosed Johnson with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2025. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Have there ever been two less-reliable narrators than the leadership of the US and Iran? Resolving conflict requires some level of trust. They both are completely lacking on this. 010
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 31/05/2026This is a great story about resilience re: 49ers’ Fred Warner. buff.ly/S2aKB4Mbuff.ly49ers’ Fred Warner wanted a quick rehab from a devastating injury. So he learned how to swimMotivated to get back on the field for the playoffs, Warner turned to the pool, where he became an expert swimmer in just six months. 030
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 15/05/2026A historic Point Breeze church is being transformed into a brewery ... This sounds crazy and awesome, not necessarily in that order. buff.ly/S4dXeDFbuff.lyA historic Point Breeze church is being transformed into a breweryA family-friendly gastropub is planned in the former Second Nazareth Missionary Church. 020
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Knicks have to be overjoyed watching this Cavs-Pistons series. 010
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Magic are the worst offense I have ever seen in an NBA game of consequence. Coach called zero TOs. Unbelievable. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Saw all this work being done on abandoned building in Norristown. Love idea of location tying together Chester Cty and Schuylkill River trails. 010
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 30/04/2026“It’s a lie any talk of God that doesn’t comfort you.” 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 27/04/2026I will take half of what Ime Udoka makes and coach the Rockets next season. If we make it thru the first round of the playoffs, I get additional 2x. Owners? I'm confident you owe me 3x. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Does Stan Van Gundy call half of the NBA playoff games? Seems like it. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Billy Donovan is, above all else, an adult. His departure gives the Bulls a chance to become adults again. buff.ly/yZc5UhRbuff.lyBilly Donovan stepping down as Bulls coach after 6 yearsThe Bulls are coming off a 31-51 season in Donovan's sixth year in Chicago. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 21/04/2026As journalist, I hope The Atlantic takes this opportunity to lay down all its cards re Kash Patel. Facts are facts. I'll be disappointed if they don't have those cards. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 01/04/2026"What to watch as Trump addresses the nation about the Iran war" ... Q: How can I tell if Trump lies? A: If his lips move ... thanks, Inky! www.inquirer.com/news/trump-i...inquirer.comWhat to watch as Trump addresses the nation about the Iran warPresident Donald Trump is set to deliver his first address to the nation about the war with Iran 001
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 30/03/2026I have a new fave song of 2026. Hurts Like Hell, by Charlotte Cornfield. Heard it Saturday morning on @WXPN. buff.ly/E18C8fdbuff.lyHurts Like HellCharlotte Cornfield · Hurts Like Hell · Song · 2026 010
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Bless my friend and former colleague Spitzy, this is the funniest thing I've read in a long, long time. I like "Brown River" best. Your mileage may vary. buff.ly/trtRSEubuff.lyNotes Toward a Unified Literary Theory of the Dave Matthews Bus IncidentEight hundred pounds of jam band poop fell from the Kinzie Street Bridge in 2004. The tale has been waiting for the right authors ever since. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 11/03/2026After listening to Lilith Fair artists on @wxpn on Sunday, I realized how much those '90s artists mean to me. I'd listen to a few hours of Lilith music every week, if the station made it available. Just sayin' 010
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 09/03/2026My Oscar picks this year don't look much like the Polymarket results so far. I liked two quieter films more than the blockbusters. buff.ly/WUR7yZkbuff.lyWhat’s your Oscar pick for best movie? My faves are unlikely to get the trophyThere’s a little over a week until the Academy Awards, and I’ve seen a good number of the films involved, so I have been trying to decide on what I thought was the best movie of the year … an… 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 07/03/2026We're a week from the Oscars. I'm usually pretty good at picking the winner. This year, though, I'm conflicted. Some thoughts — and were Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones not wonderful together in Train Dreams? buff.ly/WUR7yZkbuff.lyWhat’s your Oscar pick for best movie? My faves are unlikely to get the trophyThere’s a little over a week until the Academy Awards, and I’ve seen a good number of the films involved, so I have been trying to decide on what I thought was the best movie of the year … an… 001
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Love me some Jason Isbell. Wish he'd covered that Bruce song in Minneapolis. 010
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 28/02/2026First bike ride of 2026. Very welcome and very very slow. 020
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 26/02/2026We are approaching a pothole-acolypse, people. You've been warned. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Rucking — weighted walking — might not require an entire book, but if you're the sort of person who wants to deep dive on it, this from my friend Mike Easter is for you: Amazon.com: Books buff.ly/TZ81uiuamazon.com 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 25/02/2026VJ should be A LOT closer to Con-Cooper in this NBA top 100 ranking. It's borderline insulting, tbh.nbarankings.theringer.comThe NBA, RankedThe Ringer's hub for all things basketball. Including player rankings, Trade Value, and more. 000
Kevin Donahue @kevdonahue.bsky.social · 24/02/2026if Trump so insults the Supreme Court in the first 10 minutes tonight that Roberts walks out, how should I react? It feels like a non-zero possibility ... 000
