Ryan EckesRyan Eckes was born in Northeast Philadelphia in 1979. He wrote OLD NEWS from the spring of 2008 to the spring of 2009 in South Philadelphia, where he continues to reside. More of his poetry can be found in the book when i come here (Plan B ress, 2007), on his blog, and in various journals. Along with Stan Mir, he organizes the Chapter & Verse Reading Series. He works as an adjunct English professor at Temple University and other colleges. Read More Read Less