Cassie Owens is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia. She writes about cities and culture.
Getting Real | Philadelphia City Paper | 05/10/2012
Meet Peanut, the raunchy North Philly gangsta puppet with a secret.
Custom Perfuming at the Fragrance Shop
Perfumist Lalita Kumut shows how she blends a custom scent
For the Price of 2 Armored Assault Vehicles, We Could Have 10 Bus ...
For the Price of 2 Armored Assault Vehicles, We Cou...
Gun Violence Victims Aren't Invisible at N.J. Art Exhibit – Next City
Gun Violence Victims Aren't Invisible at N.J. Art E...
Hot Fun in the Summertime, the street schemes of 'Gimme the Loot'
A review of Adam Leon's debut feature
How Post Office Banking Could Help the Unbanked Without Congress
How Post Office Banking Could Help the Unbanked Wit...
Jean-Michel Basquiat at the Gagosian Gallery
The Basquiat exhibit at the Gagosian is a must-see
Nation's First Non-Profit Supermarket Is Picking Up Steam – Next City
Nation's First Non-Profit Supermarket Is Picking Up...
“Skateboard Urbanism” Could Change Park Planning – Next City
“Skateboard Urbanism” Could Change Park Planning – ...
Drive | Philadelphia City Paper | 07/12/2012
North Philly rapper-producer Grande Marshall gears up