Alaina Mabaso is the lead contributor at CityWide Stories. As a Philly-based freelance journalist over the last 10 years, she enjoys her role as an enemy of the American people. Her writing spans toad migrations to spaceflight, with a special love for arts and culture. She is the associate editor of BroadStreetReview.com, Philly's hub for arts, culture and commentary. Connect with her on her website or follow along on social media, where, just for you, she maintains a feed free of babies, brunch photos, and yoga.