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Bradford Pearson’s Journalist Portfolio

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Searching For Mr. Grass

Searching For Mr. Grass

Why are thousands of people watching this man’s grass grow?

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The Human Voice Is the Organ of the Soul

The Human Voice Is the Organ of the Soul

Right now, tens of millions of speech-impaired people around the world have no choice but to use mass-produce…

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My Kidnappers

My Kidnappers

Hello, my name is Brad Pearson. In March 2006, you were one of three people who kidnapped me in West Philadel…

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The A-to-Z Guide to Spirits

The A-to-Z Guide to Spirits

From amaro and boozy milkshakes to Seattle's Zig Zag Café, this year's guide to spirits is brought to you by …

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The Way of the Basque

The Way of the Basque

Finding family 5,000 miles away from home.

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The Heroic Journey of Conjoined Twins Owen and Emmett

The Heroic Journey of Conjoined Twins Owen and Emmett

The puzzle was thousands of pieces, and it featured a hot air balloon, a slow, meandering river, and a small …

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Wait, Is the United States … Good at Soccer?

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By Bradford Pearson Verified
| Philadelphia Magazine Verified
Q&A Wait, Is the United States … Good at Soccer? With the country’s golden generation of players coming into their prime — and with an infusion of Philly-area talent — the U.S. men’s national team stands on the precipice of a historic World Cup run. The U.S. Men’s Soccer team celebrate their goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match on June 25, 2026.
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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

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By Ronnie Polaneczky Verified, Shaunice Ajiwe, Laura Brzyski Verified, Malcolm Burnley Verified, Courtney DuChene Verified, Victor Fiorillo Verified, Sandy Hingston Verified, Olivia Kram Verified, Christine Speer Lejeune Verified, Tom McGrath, Kae Lani Palmisano Verified, Bradford Pearson Verified, Larry Platt Verified, Richard Rys Verified, Kristen Schott Verified, Roxanne Patel Shepelavy Verified, Liz Spikol, Don Steinberg Verified, Laura Swartz Verified, Janine White Verified
| Philadelphia Magazine Verified
76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World Yes, of course you know, we know, everyone knows. Philadelphia gave democracy to this nation — the Declaration, the Constitution, the whole grand, unruly American experiment. But Philly’s contributions to society didn’t stop with inventing an entire country (though, c’mon, if we’d quit right there, who would’ve blamed us?).
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What Should Go in a Philly Time Capsule?

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By Bradford Pearson Verified
| Philadelphia Magazine Verified
News What Should Go in a Philly Time Capsule? The centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park, Independence Hall. What should we bury under it for the next 250 years? / Photograph by A. Wendowski for Visit Philly On July 4th weekend, America 250 — the national group responsible for leading the country’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — will bury a time capsule in Independence National Historical Park.
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