NEWS AND OPINION > IN EXTREMIS
By Steven Wells
Our friend and colleague Steven Wells died Wednesday of the cancer he had documented so well in two cover stories for Philadelphia Weekly. On June 14, he submitted this column.
NEWS AND OPINION > IN EXTREMIS
By PW Staff
Music editor Brian McManus passes on a couple of pieces of information about Steven's passing: First: Flowers. Flowers for the family can be ordered through Fox's Jenkintown Flower Shop and Greenhouse, 1.800.537.6553. Second: Memorials. The family would welcome donations in Steven's name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Your love of Steven and support of his family is appreciated.
NEWS AND OPINION > IN EXTREMIS
By PW Staff
In 2007, Steven Wells made a series of YouTube videos -- rants, of course -- about America, the War on Terror and politics.
NEWS AND OPINION > IN EXTREMIS
By PW Staff
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