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  • Movie Review: ‘Albert Nobbs’

    Ed Fischer
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:47 am
    By Bill Wine KYW Newsradio 1060 As the title character in Albert Nobbs, Glenn Close hides in plain sight. She plays a woman passing as a man in nineteenth-century Ireland so that she can make a decent living, something generally denied women.  And she stays out of trouble by being as close to a social cipher as she can be. (2½ stars out of 4) Quiet, polite, cautious, deferential, meticulous, asexual, and softspoken, a walking caricature of masculinity, Albert has been dressing and passing as a man for years and has found steady work as a butler and waiter at the upscale Morrison’s…

  • Top Romantic Trips For Valentine’s Day Around Philadelphia

    cbsexaminer
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:09 pm
    Photo Credit: Thinkstock You don’t have to travel far from home to enjoy a romantic vacation with the one you love. The Philadelphia area is filled with cozy little hideaways in and around the city where you and your partner can rekindle the romance this Valentines Day. Rittenhouse 1715 1715 Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 546-6500 www.rittenhouse1715.com Save to foursquare Hours: Daily; 24/7 Click here for reservations The Rittenhouse 1715 is located on the historic and breathtaking Rittenhouse Square Park in Center City Philadelphia. The high-end accommodations are a…

  • 17-Year-Old Fights Off Abduction Attempt In Center City

    Ben Bowens
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:33 pm
    By Elizabeth Hur PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – There were some scary moments in an area generally thought to be safe in Philadelphia. A young woman was attacked but fought back. The Special Victim’s Unit with the Philadelphia Police Department is now investigating and calling this case an Attempted Abduction. Sources told Eyewitness News the victim is 17-years-old. News of the attack where they live and work first came as a shock for women in the area because it is in the heart of Center City, on a side street just off of 15th street between Spruce and Locust Streets. Lauren Tuvell of Center…

  • Santorum: Haven’t Considered Dropping Out Of Race

    Ben Bowens
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:42 pm
    WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum said Friday that he’s in the race for the long haul and hasn’t considered dropping out. “We haven’t even had a discussion about a discussion” of ending his candidacy, Santorum said after arriving at a small airport in West Chester, just outside Philadelphia. The former senator from Pennsylvania returned to the state after a period of intense campaigning in Florida, just days ahead of the primary there. He’s facing an uphill battle to force his way into what has become a two-man fight…

  • PSU Alumni Hold Candlelight Vigil For Joe Paterno At Love Park

    Ben Bowens
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:32 pm
    By Cherri Gregg PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Penn State alumni held a candlelight vigil in honor of Joe Paterno this evening at Love Park in Center City. More than 100 Penn State alumni gathered at Love Park to say goodbye to JoePa. Stephanie Ruhl is a 2011 Penn State grad. She held a candle for Joe, with tears in her eyes. “I wish I could be out there right now to be with my Penn State family, but I’m here with real family to show any support that we can.” Her father, John, didn’t go to Penn State, but says he feels just as strongly about Joe Paterno.
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  • Philly Auto Show: Coming to the PA Convention Center This Weekend & Our Top Five Cars That Won’t be There

    Chris Urie
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    The Philly Auto Show is not the domain solely for the petrol-head. Geeks like cars too. In fact, without geeks and boffins, some of that sweet tech you have in your new car may never have made it there at all. Satellite navigation, radar-guided cruise control, infrared night vision, and launch control all sound like things we might want in our Fifth Element hover taxi, but they are only a small part of amazing tech that can be found in the new, green, and exotic cars you’ll find at the Philly Auto Show. From Jan 28th to Feb 5th, get (insert motoring pun here) for some of the sleekest and…

  • Win a Pair of Tickets to the The Whitest Kids U’ Know [Contest]

    Dan
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
     The Whitest Kids U’ Know may have ended their television run back in June on IFC, but as promised they are back. The Kids are now touring the US with their own brand of live twisted sketch comedy and they will be stopping in Philly at our very own Trocadero on Saturday, February 11th. Tickets for 21+ show are a mere $16 and can be purchased here. The great folks over at the Troc were nice enough to give us a pair of tickets to give away for free to one lucky reader.  Want to check the show out for free?  Simply comment with your favorite sketch by The Whitest Kids U’ Know and…

  • Primeval Volume 3 on Blu-ray: Impressions & Giveaway

    Eric
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    While Geekadelphia’s Jo absolutely adores the BBC’s Doctor Who (as you’ve likely noticed from her frequent giveaways and smokin’ TARDIS dress) I’m a big fan of the BBC’s underdog series, Primeval. The premise behind the show is pretty ridiculous, even for BBC standards, but undeniably entertaining. Glimmering portals (known as Anomalies), are opening through out England, letting prehistoric (and sometimes mythical) creatures into our time. A ragtag group of scientists, soldiers, government officials and students are assembled to lead the charge against the…

  • The Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League Presents the Big Game Event II: A Benefit For ActionAIDS

    David Goodman
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    As almost everyone knows, geeks really don’t do the “sports” thing. Sure, when the Phillies won the World Series in ’08 we celebrated with everyone else and we’ll jump on the bandwagon of whatever team is hot at the time, but for the most part sports aren’t our cup of tea. The exception to that rule is the Super Bowl. Everyone gets excited for the Big Game and everyone, even the geekiest geek, loves a good Super Bowl party. Well, get a foam finger and get ready to party because on Sunday, Feb. 5 the Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League (or GPFFL) will present the Big Game…

  • Geek of the Week: Robert Drake, Geeky Local DJ

    Mary
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Robert Drake is a prominent figure in Philadelphia. He DJ’s at several places around Philly such as Club Fluid and The Bike Stop in addition to opening up for almost every 80’s act that breezes through town (think OMD or the B-52’s). He has a monthly DJ’ing gig on WXPN radio entitled “Land of the Lost” where he shares is New Wave gems. He is a co-founder of the Zombie Crawl, Zombie Prom and Zombie Beach Party. Amidst all this awesome, he finds time to be on the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District where he is a member as well as serving as Vice-Chair through…
 
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  • Here Comes A New Contributor!

    adam
    11 Jan 2012 | 1:57 pm
      I am historically awful at introducing myself, particularly in blog format. I get nervous and awkward and accidentally hit caps-lock while typing. You’ve been warned. HEY, I’M ADAM, and I’m the new Office Manager here at Indy Hall. “Office Manager”, by the way, is a terrible title for what I do, here. It sounds so uptight and formal, when really I can just as easily say that my job requirements involve hanging out with extremely talented independent workers, learning from insanely ambitious free-lancers, and tossing back a pint at National Mechanics with…

  • Quick Business Stats

    Alex Hillman
    17 Aug 2011 | 10:18 pm
    This week 4 years ago, Indy Hall was in it’s “public beta” before opening officially on September 1st, 2007. I assure you, it wasn’t always glamorous. Enough sappy reminiscing. I spend plenty of time focusing on the important coworking soft skills on my personal blog that I wanted to share some quick business stats that we’ve produced as a result of operatin on those values: In 2011, our basic memberships ($25/month) have generated 20% more revenue than our lite memberships ($175/month) In 2011, our full time membership accounts for almost 50% of our total…

  • Video of Ship It Society @ Indy Hall

    Alex Hillman
    9 Aug 2011 | 2:03 pm
    Thanks to Flying Kite media for this video and article covering the event. Special thanks to Ship It Society organizers and participants, we’re looking forward to the next event!

  • Why do people love Indy Hall? We asked. They told.

    Alex Hillman
    15 Jul 2011 | 9:43 pm
    After nearly 4 years of working on making the best place in the world to work, we turned to our members to find out exactly what they thought about the experience. In their own words. I can’t tell you how proud I am to be a part of this community. IndyViews Alternative link to PDF hosted on Google Docs This draft includes the preliminary findings of our interviews. We will continue to synthesize our findings, add more interview sources, and in the near future publish our research framework to encourage other coworking spaces to conduct their own research as well. Perhaps just as…

  • What does a week at Indy Hall look like?

    Alex Hillman
    4 Jun 2011 | 8:19 am
    In the course of one week I spoke at length with Kelani about new media performance art happening in North Philly, had a discussion in Swahili about coworking spaces in East Africa, and met the girlfriend of my friend Elijah Dornstreich. It’s ridiculously clear that there is tremendous power in simply being in one space, coworking together–so thank you for being the flagship for this movement here in Philly. We hosted Marcel, the operations manager of a new coworking jam in Philly focused on the arts and heratige community & organizations last week, and it was really great…
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  • One Book, One Philadelphia

    25 Jan 2012 | 11:52 am
    One Book, One Philadelphia kicks off tonight with an event featuring music, dance, and poetry with the Kuumba Drum and Dance troupe celebrating traditions of Haiti and the Caribbean. Visit the Free Library's website...Read Full Post

  • Center City Restaurant Week

    10 Jan 2012 | 3:17 pm
    Center City Restaurant Week is just around the corner. Or to be more accurate, Center City Restaurant 10 Days. From January 22-27 & 29-Feb. 3, 2012 you can enjoy a three-course lunch for $20 or dinner for $35 at participating restaurants. This is a great way to try out all those places that are too expensive on a regular day. Enjoy your meal, and be sure to check out the other special events taking place in Philadelphia during the month of January.

  • Philly Firsts

    4 Jan 2012 | 5:12 pm
    In honor of the new year, here is a list of some of the many areas where Philadelphia ranks first throughout its illustrious history. After all, our city is more than 300 years old, and Philly is the birthplace of much more than just liberty and cheese steaks.

  • Walk, Cab, or Take SEPTA

    31 Dec 2011 | 8:06 am
    It's New Year's Eve, a night when it's best to take public transit, cabs, or walk whenever possible. Here is an overview of SEPTA for anyone who doesn't use it on a regular basis. In addition, here are some cab and other useful phone numbers...Read Full Post

  • Happy New Year!

    29 Dec 2011 | 6:27 am
    The year 2011 is coming to an end, but there's still one last hurrah to be had before ringing in the new year. New Year's Eve wouldn't be the same without fireworks, so be sure to check out our article on where to catch the two fireworks displays in Philadelphia as part of your New Year's Eve celebrations....Read Full Post
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  • This Weekend: Payin’ Tribute

    Sharon Margolis
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pm
    FRIDAY: >>> The Aporkalypse, Pig Iron Theatre’s glammy benefit, will kick off at the Troc with end-of-the-worldly musical performances with guests Amy Pickard and Johnny Showcase. Plus a six-person choir and hot Temple U step rhythm dancers. If you do one Theater Nerd thing this year, make it this one. >>> Spanish artists Patricia Gómez [...]

  • Film Sweat: Little Miss No Sunshine At All (When You’re A Mexican Drug Mule)

    tips
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:48 pm
    RECOMMENDED: Written and directed by Gerardo Naranjo, Miss Bala tells the story of an aspiring beauty queen in present day Mexico who — whoops! — ends up as a drug mule. With accolades at Cannes and a near-brush with an Oscar nom for Best Foreign Language pic this year, it’s part of a growing canon [...]

  • Right Now In The People’s Republic Of Comcast: Like For To Take Candy From Baby!

    tips
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:44 pm
    Dearest Kabletown Komrades, we couldn’t let the week go by without pointing your attention in the direction of this Newsworks story, which begins like this: When the FCC approved Comcast’s acquisition of NBC/Universal, it made it contingent on the company offering low-cost Internet access. The FCC went so far as to include the $9.95 a [...]

  • Tim And Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie Is Available On Demand Now

    Jim Adair
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Local weirdos Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim (who met while studying film at Temple University) have released their first full-length feature, Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie, to On Demand services today. It’s also available for rental on YouTube, so what are you waiting for? Check it out. The film will have a theatrical release [...]

  • Mayor Nutter Put Out A $20,000 “Bounty” On Murderers

    Jim Adair
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:39 am
    In an effort to curb Philadelphia’s ever-worrisome murder rate (and put a dent in the city’s declining clearance rate) Mayor Nutter announced a program yesterday that offers rewards for information that leads to murder convictions. According to The Daily News, Nutter told a crowd at Strawberry Mansion High School, “To every criminal out there, I [...]
 
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  • NFL free agency looks overloaded once again

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:25 am
    This year's free-agent market won't quite be the shopper's paradise that we saw last summer following the lockout, when hundreds of top-level players were available. But it's still going to be considerably more attractive than previous years.

  • Goodell: Recession has helped league

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:48 am
    The recession has been good for the NFL, according to commissioner Roger Goodell, who said it has helped build TV audiences for games.

  • Eagles promote Patch, hire Mueller

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:46 am
    The Eagles made a couple of personnel moves Friday, promoting Anthony Patch to director of college scouting and hiring Rick Mueller as player personnel executive.

  • Schiano welcomes Tampa challenges

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:45 am
    TAMPA, Fla. - Greg Schiano relishes the challenge of trying to turn around the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 45-year-old former Rutgers coach was formally introduced Friday as the ninth coach in franchise history, inheriting a team that allowed the most points in the NFL this season.

  • The Greatest Eagle

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:31 am
    The legend of Steve Van Buren - whose slashing running style revolutionized pro football in the 1940s and who quit after eight explosive seasons and two NFL championships as the league's then-all-time rusher - continues to intrigue Eagles fans, even with the game morphing into a multibillion-dollar entertainment empire that will be capped with next Sunday's Super Bowl spectacle that would be unrecognizable to the sport's "Greatest Generation." It took 66 years for an Eagle - LeSean McCoy - to finally surpass Van Buren's 1945 feat of 18 touchdowns, and it required a 16-game schedule. Van Buren…
 
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  • Painful year for Philadelphia Eagles fans

    6 Jan 2012 | 5:54 pm
    It was an interesting and somewhat painful year for Philadelphia Eagles fans, but given that the city’s been on a bit of a roll with sports and the Eagles are still very well setup for the future, fans’ disappointment shouldn’t last too much longer. Heading into the 2011 season, the Eagles signed a number of noteworthy free agents, and seemed primed for a fantastic season, as well as a potential playoff run. In fact, some even went as far as to call the Eagles a “dream team,” and some predicted outlandish things like undefeated seasons and surefire Super Bowl…

  • Reid and Turner back for 2012 Really

    4 Jan 2012 | 6:44 pm
    Black Monday came and went, but the coaching news continued on Tuesday with releases in Chicago and major retentions in San Diego and Philly. Were they the right moves? Let’s break ‘em down! San Diego Chargers retain General Manager A.J. Smith and Head Coach Norv Turner OH COME ON!!! I was finally ready to break-up the Turner/Philips romance. However, you can chalk up this stay of execution to a few select reasons. First, key players (i.e. Rivers) probably bitched enough to convince management that it would cause chemistry issues to change coaches. Second, who were they going…

  • The Final Drive Week 17 2011-12

    2 Jan 2012 | 4:25 pm
    The 2011 NFL regular season ended with a bang with some great finishes and superb drama on Sunday. Records were set by a back-up QB, a team captain was benched for “quitting” and a fat-handed QB lost missed out on the post-season. The Final Drive must begin!(15-1) Green Bay Packers 45(10-6) Detroit Lions 41 This makes me beyond furious. Mike McCarthy takes out his MVP quarterback and starts a fourth year back-up with one career start in Matt Flynn, and f*cking records are broken. Six touchdowns? 480 yards? Who wouldn’t want to be Matt Flynn right now? That guy is about to…

  • The Final Drive Week 16 2011

    27 Dec 2011 | 6:56 pm
    It was a Christmas Eve of meaningful NFL action as all the remaining playoff spots were nearly filled and draft orders are beginning to finalize. Miss any of the action? No need to worry, because the Final Drive starts right now!(2-13) Indianapolis Colts 19(10-5) Houston Texans 16 Indy… what are you doing??? After all the speculation, you could single-handedly win yourself out of a franchise quarterback. Knock it off. (Or play more scrubs.) To Houston, I say congratulations. You’re in the playoffs. Now get ready to go home before anyone else.(6-9) Buffalo Bills 40(8-7) Denver…

  • The Opening Drive Week 16 2011

    24 Dec 2011 | 11:33 am
    Christmas Eve or not, there’s no way I’d let a schedule of great NFL action slip past my nets! The playoff positioning is settling in, but there’s some unresolved business in the NFC East with two pivotal games on Saturday. There’s plenty to talk about in week 16, so let’s get right to it!(7-7) Arizona Cardinals at(8-6) Cincinnati Bengals John Skelton gets another chance to prove how little publicity the Cardinals can garner, despite his Tebowian winning ways. They travel to Cincy to take on the Bengals, who are desperate to climb back into the playoffs after…
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  • Nets prevail in OT over Sixers - 97-90

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:04 am
    The Sixers started slow and never really could take control of the contest. The Nets came into the Wells Fargo Center and delivering just the second lost at home to the Sixers winning in overtime 97-90. Deron Williams was not going to be denied as he hit big shot after big shot to elevate his team to victory. Williams was spectacular finishing with 34 points and 11 assist. No one on the Sixers could guard him. Kris Humphries was a beast on the boards getting 19 rebounds and scoring 13 points to record a strong double double. Anthony Morrow also played well scoring 16 points. The Nets were…

  • Sixers own Wizards again - 103-83

    24 Jan 2012 | 6:29 pm
    The Sixers seem to always have a huge match-up advantage against the Washington Wizard. The Sixers easy win over the Wizards 103-83 is another one for the books where the Sixers again defend home court and really taking it to lower competition. So far the Sixers have not overlooked anyone and appears to be in business mode each game. The Sixers were down two bigs, specifically Spencer Hawes and Nik Vucevic but Elton Brand providing a veteran stable presence filled the void and finished with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Andre Iguodala also had a impact despite not scoring alot of points. Iguodala…

  • Sixers shoot down Bucks, 94-82

    17 Jan 2012 | 5:23 pm
    The Sixers played a matinee at the Wells Fargo Center on Martin Luther King observed birthday and gave the hometown another win at home to continue their undefeated streak at their building. The Sixers beat the Bucks 94-82 and with that improved to an Atlantic Division leading 10-3. The Sixers sport the third best record in the lead trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls. In the contest against the Bucks, the Sixers were led by Jrue Holiday who erupted with 24 points. Andre Iguodala also played well scoring 21 points and getting 7 rebounds. Spencer Hawes notched another double…

  • Sixers handle Wizards again, 103-90

    15 Jan 2012 | 5:50 pm
    The Sixers played the Wizards on the second night of a back-to-back as this match-up was a road game that resulted in the Sixers winning 103-90. This time around the Wizards seemed ready to play and avenge their very recent loss to the Sixers but a dominant second quarter by the Sixers who outscored the Wizards 29-15 was too much for the Wizards to recover from. The Sixers again taking care of business against a lesser team, a trait good teams has a knack of doing. For the Sixers, Lou Williams came stroking off the bench to score 24 points, hitting 4-6 from three point land. Andre Iguodala…

  • Sixers back to winning ways with blowout win over Wizards - 120-89

    14 Jan 2012 | 5:32 pm
    The Sixers responded beautifully with a big win after a tough loss against the Knicks who ended the Sixers winning streak. Home cooking was the formula to easily handle the Wizards winning 120-89. Jodie Meeks was lights out from all over the court as he finished with a game high 26 points, hitting 10-11 from the field which included 6 threes. Lou Williams also played well and was a strong contributor off the bench scoring 19 points and dishing off 6 assist. The Sixers continue to get well balanced scoring as they had 7 players score in double figures.For the Wizards, Rashard Lewis had 16…
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  • 76ers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:25 am
    Not all NBA schedules are created equal. That said, there are about 28 teams out there who would love to trade places with the 76ers right about now. The Atlantic Division leaders have parlayed what has been rated to date as the second-easiest schedule into sixth-best record in the league, one that got even better Friday night at the expense of yet another lightweight opponent. While some teams already are complaining about too much, too soon in terms of the schedule, 76ers coach Doug Collins was afforded an opportunity to play 12 guys in Friday's 89-72 home win over the Bobcats. The club's…

  • Friday's National Basketball Association Capsules (PA SportsTicker)

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:06 am
    LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Miami Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks 99-89 on Friday night.

  • Consistent Sixers blast Bobcats, 89-72 (Yahoo! Sports)

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:50 pm
    The Philadelphia 76ers remain a study in consistency this season. The Atlantic Division leaders, who began play Friday night as one of four NBA teams that has yet to suffer back-to-back defeats, continued that streak with an 89-72 victory over the shorthanded Charlotte Bobcats.

  • 76ers rout Bobcats in front of 'Fresh Prince' (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:41 pm
    Upstaged by their A-list owner, the Sixers still had the flavor of a crowd pleaser for Will Smith. Led by Lou Williams and Jrue Holiday, the Sixers have yet to lose two straight games this season. And they're undefeated in front of The Fresh Prince. Williams scored 17 points and Holiday had 15 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-72 on Friday night.

  • Sixers 89, Bobcats 72 (Yahoo! Sports)

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:50 pm
    The Philadelphia 76ers' top three guards combined for 46 points, as the Atlantic Division leaders routed the shorthanded Charlotte Bobcats, 89-72, Friday night. Sixth man Lou Williams scored 17 points, and starting guards Jrue Holiday and Jodie Meeks added 15 and 14,...
 
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  • Phillies Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:28 am
    The indelible image from the 2008 season—a magic year that saw the Phillies win just their second World Championship in the long history of the franchise—was closer Brad Lidge dropping to his knees in exaltation after striking out Tampa Bay's Eric Hinske for the final out of the World Series. Lidge, who converted 48-of-48 save chances in 2008, was quickly embraced by catcher Carlos Ruiz and mobbed at the mound by the rest of his teammates. Brad Lidge's career with the Phillies came to an end a month before the team begins work at spring training. Lidge signed a one-year, $1 million deal,…

  • Hunter Pence, Phillies agree to $10.4 million deal (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:19 pm
    Right fielder Hunter Pence and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed Friday to a $10.4 million, one-year contract. The deal was at the midpoint between the $11.8 million he had asked for in arbitration last week and the $9 million the Phillies had offered. He can earn additional award bonuses. Pence hit .314 with 22 homers and a career-high 97 RBIs for Houston and Philadelphia last season, when he made...

  • Pierre agrees to minor league deal with Phillies (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:24 pm
    Juan Pierre can't torment the Philadelphia Phillies any longer. The outfielder agreed to a minor league contract with the Phillies on Friday, getting an invitation to spring training with a club he's been a nemesis to for years. The 34-year-old hit .279 with two homers, 50 RBIs and 27 steals for the Chicago White Sox last season, starting 152 games in left field.

  • Giants sign Theriot to one-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pm
    The San Francisco Giants added utility infielder Ryan Theriot, on a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. Theriot's deal was reportedly worth $1.25 million with $750,000 available in incentives, according to Yahoo! Sports.

  • Clearwater, Florida: Three Spring Training Activities (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pm
    Clearwater is the spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies. The team plays in Bright House Field, which opened in 2004 and seats 7000. Once the game is over, here are some top attractions to keep you outside and enjoying the great spring weather in Florida: Clearwater...
 
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  • Philadelphia Home Show

    13 Jan 2012 | 12:49 pm
    STARTS TOMORROWPhiladelphia Home Show January 14-22, 2012Pennsylvania Convention Center Click here for more details: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyPhiladelphia

  • I am Back!

    30 Dec 2011 | 3:49 pm
    Well, it's been awhile since I kept you completely up-to-date on the latest sites and sounds of Philly. It's due to our newest addition to the "My Philadelphia" Family.To start the year off right, let me inform you of a few weekend festivities.New Years Eve At The Piazza New Years Eve At The Piazza Saturday, December 31st - New Years eve in the Piazza. This year will mark the first NYE Party at the Piazza. 5 parties in one ticket. PYT, Gunners Run, Raw, Kings Oak and a 20,000 sq/ft heated tent covering the piazza. Estimated 3,000+ people. Steamroller Picnic headlining in the tent.5 hour open…

  • Dr. J Memorabilia Fetches $3.5M In Biggest Online Sports Auction Ever

    20 Nov 2011 | 11:19 pm
    Dr. J Memorabilia Fetches $3.5M In Biggest Online Sports Auction Everhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/MyPhiladelphia

  • Lisa Scottoline Big Book Club Party!

    20 Nov 2011 | 10:54 pm
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  • Here for the Annual Fall Festival

    29 Oct 2011 | 11:49 pm
    Morris Arboretum 100 E. Northwestern Ave. http://4sq.com/2ynSznhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/MyPhiladelphia
 
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  • I'm Too Sexy For This Post: 2011 Sexy Singles Party at Palomar

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:16 am
    Check out my Philly Mag column today for the in depth coverage of last nights Q102 Sexy Singles Party featuring a few of the 2011 Phila Daily News Sexy Singles (Link at the bottom of page)Mae Cartwright is recently single and looking to mingle. She loves Mike Jerrick and Good Day Philadelphia, and wants me to say hey to him. Hey!! - Oy kinda irritated. I pump out my columns so quick on Philly

  • Variety Club Welcomes New Members - MC'd by the Charitable Alicia Vitarelli #FB

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:56 am
    Tuesday night I headed over to the NJ Aquarium for a The Variety Club event.The Children’s Charity welcomes new members and honors returning members of their Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, Young Variety Board, Camp Advisory Board and Delaware Advisory Board will all be officially sworn-in by Judge Waters. 14 Variety children will also be honored as the 2012 Young Ambassadors

  • In a One, Two Punch from a National Brand: Curb Philly Debuts too

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:46 am
    Here Ye, Here Ye: Introducing Curbed Philadelphia Wednesday, January 25, 2012, by Liz Spikol 0 Welcome to Curbed Philly, a site that takes our nickname—the City of Neighborhoods—to heart. If all goes as planned, Curbed Philly should serve as your hub for all things

  • COLLIN FLATT IS Eater Philly, & Q&A With The Mysterious Lêe at Hop Sing Laundromat

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:12 am
    I just got this email:Eater Philly Has Arrived!We're thrilled to launch here in Philly, where the most talented crop of young chefs in the country make their home. It's a bold statement, and absolutely true. But, Philly's food scene isn't just about the cooks and industry folks. We also boast the most dedicated, borderline-obsessed food fanatics that game restaurant openings like Hollywood

  • REPLICA Celebrates Grand Opening in Center City

    25 Jan 2012 | 6:08 am
    Keith Leaphart was raised in West Oak Lane. His mom stressed to her kids to get an education, and he didn't disappoint excelling in all the classes he took. After graduating from Hampton University in Virginia, he enrolled in medical school and simultaneously obtained a master’s in business administration from St. Joseph’s University. He's taken all this education and life experiences and
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  • Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension

    Christopher Finke
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pm
    Want to receive WordPress.com notifications instantly, even when you’re not on WordPress.com? Add the new WordPress.com extension for Chrome and as soon as you get a new follower or a new like on one of your posts, a notification will appear in your browser: Simply click the icon to view your latest WordPress.com notifications: Start following new blogs without visiting WordPress.com The Chrome extension also makes it easy to follow sites from your WordPress.com account by displaying a Follow button whenever you’re browsing a site that has an RSS feed. Clicking the Follow button…

  • Your Stats Have a New Home

    Andy Skelton
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:46 am
    Are you addicted to checking your site stats? You are not alone. The stats dashboard has always been one of the most popular admin screens. It’s gratifying to know that people are visiting your place online. With the WordPress.com front page evolving into a one-stop shop for posting, exploring, following and reading blogs, it seemed natural to put your blog stats there, too.  Stats are becoming more and more about interacting with your readers and other bloggers. You’ll still see your summary stats and chart on your main dashboard, and the full stats page in your dashboard will…

  • Reblogging is Back!

    Erica Johnson
    22 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pm
    As we mentioned last week, you can like and reblog posts directly from your reader, which displays a stream of all the updates published on all the blogs you follow from your WordPress.com account. We’ve also brought the reblog button back to the toolbar that appears at the top of the screen when you’re logged into WordPress.com. Note that you’ll only see the like and reblog options while you’re looking at individual posts. For example, you’ll see this on the left side of your toolbar while viewing http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/read-blogs: And your…

  • New Theme: Newsy

    Philip Arthur Moore
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pm
    It’s been an extra big week in the news ’round these parts, so much so that the launch announcement of our latest premium theme seems like an extra extra good way to headline our Friday. Newsy is a versatile business and news-friendly theme that offers up to ten different layouts, four footer columns, custom link and accent colors, and a custom site header. Brand and content-focused editorial teams will love publishing with this theme. Newsy: Home Page Designed by Themify, Newsy comes with an impressive set of Theme Options that afford you a great deal of flexibility with how you…

  • Read All Your Favorite Blogs in One Place

    Erica Johnson
    19 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pm
    If you feel like it’s a chore to keep up with all your favorite blogs, you can now read posts from all the blogs you follow (even the ones that aren’t on WordPress.com!) in one convenient place on the WordPress.com home page: Your reader displays all the posts across all the blogs you follow in the order they were published, with the most recent content appearing at the top. You’ll see an excerpt of the introduction to each post, the first image in the post, and thumbnails of any other images that the post contains. You can even like and reblog WordPress.com content directly…
 
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  • How She Found the Marbles: Asking for Help

    Jessica
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    In the post below, Tara Ziegmont shares her story of strength, courage and the importance of asking for help. Over the last 18 months, I have struggled in ways I never thought possible. In that short time, I’ve dealt with an unexpected pregnancy, extended bedrest, serious pregnancy complications, a traumatic birth experience, postpartum depression, a colicky and hospitalized infant, and then a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. In retrospect, I don’t know how I survived it all, except that I just did the next most important thing. I never imagined that I’d make a plan to kill…

  • Join Us for the Brave Woman Twitter Party!

    Jessica
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:17 pm
    I am honored to be hosting the upcoming Brave Woman Twitter party sponsored by Collective Bias. Please join us for this very important hour as we discuss the strong women we know and how we can help our friends and family members stay strong in their fight against domestic violence.   Here is all the info: When: Thursday, February 2nd at 8:00-9:00 pm EST  (7:00-8:00 CST) Where: On Twitter using the hashtag #BraveWoman. Who: Please follow the hosts, @FoundtheMarbles and @MonicaJohnson as well as @Brave_Woman. Prizes: The prizes are in the form of gift cards and we would love for you to use…

  • Thoughtful Thursday Blog Hop! Dreaming Big for Africa

    Jessica
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:13 pm
    Malaria No More has just launched it’s newest campaign called, “Dream Big for Africa”.  Anyone who texts 85944 will donate $10 to help bring an end to malaria and will also be entered to win a trip to Africa with Smash star Katharine McPhee! Want to help? If so, please tweet, like or +1 about Malaria No More’s “Dream Big for Africa” campaign.  You can even copy the following tweet: Text 85944 to donate $10 to @MalariaNoMore and be entered to win a trip to Africa with @NBCSmash star @katharinemcphee. Time to link up!  Add your favorite post and be sure to…

  • Tips for Getting It All Done When Your Spouse is Away

    Jessica
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:23 am
    Lately it seems like there are fewer than 24 hours in a day, doesn’t it?  Our time is spread so thin and our brains are in a perpetual state of prioritizing.  We are working, parenting, exercising and organizing, cooking, cleaning, carpooling and more. Thank goodness for texting because we don’t even have time for full-length conversations anymore. When our spouse travels frequently for work, our daily responsibilities increase yet the amount of time we have does not change.  (Last I checked there are still 24 hours in a day.)  Then we must readjust when said spouse is home again. …

  • Joe Paterno: Just a Kid from Brooklyn

    Jessica
    22 Jan 2012 | 7:18 pm
    When Joe Paterno was a kid he lived in Brooklyn in a time and place when the Italians, Russians and Jews all lived seamlessly together.  He and his brother loved spending their days outside with the kids from the neighborhood. In his autobiography, Joe explains that during the Jewish Sabbath, he would go to his friends’ homes to do a favor for their mothers. He would light the ovens in their kitchens so that their dinners could be prepared quickly when the Sabbath was over. Fifteen years ago I read Joe Paterno’s autobiography as well as several biographies about him, including the one…
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  • Tip Jar: Have a Bad Day

    ssomers
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:32 pm
    Success does not exist without the SUCK. So our tip to you: Embrace those bad days! They are going to happen. When did it become a belief that success comes easy? It does not. It requires hard work, hard knocks, and sometimes a hard head to finally see the fruits of success. Success without the suck just does not exist.  We've all see the billboard...Bill Gates started Microsoft in a recession! That's what I am talking about. To achieve success you have to not only deal with moments of suckiness but also see the opportunity in that sucky moment. Let me put it like this, sometimes you just…

  • Meet Your Neighbors: Bloom in Northern Liberties

    ssomers
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:45 am
    Welcome to Bloom in Northern Liberties. This boutique is one of my favorites for women's apparel, jewelry, accessories, and gifts. I love shopping here. The girls who work here are beautiful and know their stuff. Their selections are unique and you won't be wearing the same clothing that all the other girls are wearing, plus, they have one of a kind jewelry that really lets you make that personal fashion statement. Trust me girls, you'll love this place! So, if you are ever in the neighborhood shopping, you must make it a point to visit Bloom at 1001 N 2nd Street in The Piazza at Suite 20,…

  • What is a Turnkey Property? Stephanie Somers Explains…

    ssomers
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:26 pm
    Come take a ride with Stephanie Somers and she'll explain what a turnkey property is, along with a peek at a ready-to-rock property for short sale in Northern Liberties. Any questions? Ask Stephanie! Related: Tip Jar: To Sell or To Rent Your Property in 2012? Ask Stephanie!

  • Where Do Presidential Candidates Stand on Housing?

    ssomers
    23 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pm
    Where does your favorite candidate stand on housing issues?  This Zillow post breaks it down, from Obama's plan to eliminate Mortgage Interest Deduction for the "rich" to Romney's position that "the right course is to let the markets work." The graph, from Zillow:                                                           [image via Zillow.com]

  • Fresh Address: 732 N Terrace Street Short Sale!

    ssomers
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:56 am
    This week's Fresh Address is an incredible Short Sale Opportunity. This is Where It's At: 732 N Terrace Street, A is a quaint Northern Liberties studio nestled in a parklike setting in a gated community. Come On In: This turn key property is rented at $850 a month. This studio includes a refrigerator, dishwasher, and a coin operated laundry in the basement. Little to no upkeep. Condo fees covers heat, gas cooking and water. $75,000 is a steal! We welcome your visit. Contact the Somers Team for more information.
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  • How She Found the Marbles: Asking for Help

    Jessica
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    In the post below, Tara Ziegmont shares her story of strength, courage and the importance of asking for help. Over the last 18 months, I have struggled in ways I never thought possible. In that short time, I’ve dealt with an unexpected pregnancy, extended bedrest, serious pregnancy complications, a traumatic birth experience, postpartum depression, a colicky and hospitalized infant, and then a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. In retrospect, I don’t know how I survived it all, except that I just did the next most important thing. I never imagined that I’d make a plan to kill…

  • Join Us for the Brave Woman Twitter Party!

    Jessica
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:17 pm
    I am honored to be hosting the upcoming Brave Woman Twitter party sponsored by Collective Bias. Please join us for this very important hour as we discuss the strong women we know and how we can help our friends and family members stay strong in their fight against domestic violence.   Here is all the info: When: Thursday, February 2nd at 8:00-9:00 pm EST  (7:00-8:00 CST) Where: On Twitter using the hashtag #BraveWoman. Who: Please follow the hosts, @FoundtheMarbles and @MonicaJohnson as well as @Brave_Woman. Prizes: The prizes are in the form of gift cards and we would love for you to use…

  • Thoughtful Thursday Blog Hop! Dreaming Big for Africa

    Jessica
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:13 pm
    Malaria No More has just launched it’s newest campaign called, “Dream Big for Africa”.  Anyone who texts 85944 will donate $10 to help bring an end to malaria and will also be entered to win a trip to Africa with Smash star Katharine McPhee! Want to help? If so, please tweet, like or +1 about Malaria No More’s “Dream Big for Africa” campaign.  You can even copy the following tweet: Text 85944 to donate $10 to @MalariaNoMore and be entered to win a trip to Africa with @NBCSmash star @katharinemcphee. Time to link up!  Add your favorite post and be sure to…

  • Tips for Getting It All Done When Your Spouse is Away

    Jessica
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:23 am
    Lately it seems like there are fewer than 24 hours in a day, doesn’t it?  Our time is spread so thin and our brains are in a perpetual state of prioritizing.  We are working, parenting, exercising and organizing, cooking, cleaning, carpooling and more. Thank goodness for texting because we don’t even have time for full-length conversations anymore. When our spouse travels frequently for work, our daily responsibilities increase yet the amount of time we have does not change.  (Last I checked there are still 24 hours in a day.)  Then we must readjust when said spouse is home again. …

  • Joe Paterno: Just a Kid from Brooklyn

    Jessica
    22 Jan 2012 | 7:18 pm
    When Joe Paterno was a kid he lived in Brooklyn in a time and place when the Italians, Russians and Jews all lived seamlessly together.  He and his brother loved spending their days outside with the kids from the neighborhood. In his autobiography, Joe explains that during the Jewish Sabbath, he would go to his friends’ homes to do a favor for their mothers. He would light the ovens in their kitchens so that their dinners could be prepared quickly when the Sabbath was over. Fifteen years ago I read Joe Paterno’s autobiography as well as several biographies about him, including the one…
 
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