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  • Scientist was cheated out of recognition, book says

    Philly.com News
    16 May 2012 | 5:29 am
    On a summer's day in 1943, a young scientist at Rutgers discovered an antibiotic that would change millions of lives.

  • Lightning Ignites Croydon Chemical Fire

    msnbc.com: NBCPhiladelphia.com
    16 May 2012 | 5:45 am
    The three alarm fire started when lightning struck two large chemical storage tanks.

  • Lehigh Valley home magnet for cars

    WPVI Philadelphia News, Weather & Traffic | Philly Area News for the Delaware and Lehigh Valleys
    16 May 2012 | 5:23 am
    The residents say the outbreak of accidents has occurred since a detour went up at a nearby road.

  • 76ers Ready For Game 3 Against Celtics

    CBS Philly
    Mike Dougherty
    16 May 2012 | 5:28 am
    By Paul Kurtz PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Wells Fargo Center will be rockin’ tonight when the 76ers take the floor for game three of their playoff series with Boston. Tickets are still available but Sixers spokesman Mike Preston expects a sellout by game time. He also expects the arena to be loud and colorful. “We are going to give every fan in attendance a red ‘Passionate, Intense, Proud’ 76ers tee-shirt and also a rally towel that basically celebrates the rivalry between the Sixers and Celtics.” These are high times for the Sixers and their success-starved fans.

  • Mega Bad Movie Night @ the Academy of Natural Sciences: Win Tickets to Sharktopus

    Geekadelphia
    Eric
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Mega-Mad Movie Night returns to the Academy of Natural Sciences at the end of the month, on Thursday, May 31st. This time around, they’ll be showing the Oscar winning cinematic gem, Sharktopus. On stage for the live commentary are Jason Poole, Paul Callomon, and Mark Sabaj-Perez, the Academy’s shark expert. The event is adults only, and guests can look forward to light snacks, beer, and roaming the museum from 6:30 to 8pm when the movie begins in the theater. Oh! And this time around, the Academy will be hosting a raffling, dishing out a copy of Sharktopus signed by Roger Corman,…
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  • Scientist was cheated out of recognition, book says

    16 May 2012 | 5:29 am
    On a summer's day in 1943, a young scientist at Rutgers discovered an antibiotic that would change millions of lives.

  • Police: Olney double slaying may have been retaliation for testimony

    16 May 2012 | 5:28 am
    Latia Jones, a 21-year-old mother, was asked by her GED program to write an essay about her future. She wanted to become a forensic psychologist so she could understand what motivates people to commit crimes and possibly help juveniles in trouble, she wrote. She described her own youth, of being sent to foster homes, group homes, and at least one juvenile facility. She also cited the “outrageous crime rates” in Philadelphia.

  • Mother and son were victims in Route 309 accident

    16 May 2012 | 5:27 am
    A mother and son whose car stalled in the middle of busy Route 309 in Montgomery County were killed when an SUV slammed into their car Monday afternoon. “They never knew what hit them,” said Montgomery County Coroner Walter Hofman.

  • Police: Darby man devoted to God, marijuana

    16 May 2012 | 5:24 am
    WHEN Darby Borough cops found what they said were more than 200 marijuana plants inside Daniel Thomas’ rowhouse Tuesday morning, he told them that he was an out-of-work horticulturalist. Technically, that’s accurate, police say — if by “out of work” Thomas meant that his massive pot-growing operation featured an automated lighting and irrigation system that could function without his daily participation.

  • City Howl: It’s not her house!

    16 May 2012 | 5:21 am
    TOWARD the end of April, Elizabeth Simmons got three violation notices — for infractions committed on three dates, beginning in December — from Licenses and Inspections. The violations cited “unfit structures” in her house, such as a collapsed roof and walls, and said that if Simmons didn’t demolish the house, the city would do so and charge her. Simmons was shocked. Her roof and walls were just fine. She quickly realized the city’s mistake: The address listed on the violations, in North Philadelphia, was nowhere near her home in Southwest Philly. But she…
 
 
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  • 76ers Ready For Game 3 Against Celtics

    Mike Dougherty
    16 May 2012 | 5:28 am
    By Paul Kurtz PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Wells Fargo Center will be rockin’ tonight when the 76ers take the floor for game three of their playoff series with Boston. Tickets are still available but Sixers spokesman Mike Preston expects a sellout by game time. He also expects the arena to be loud and colorful. “We are going to give every fan in attendance a red ‘Passionate, Intense, Proud’ 76ers tee-shirt and also a rally towel that basically celebrates the rivalry between the Sixers and Celtics.” These are high times for the Sixers and their success-starved fans.

  • Philadelphia Crime Lab Evidence Examiners May Have Failed Proficiency Text

    Mike Dougherty
    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    By Tony Hanson PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Philadelphia police department has removed 6 of its 12 trace evidence examiners from that job at the crime lab after a testing problem indicates some of the six may have failed a proficiency test. Three examiners got one answer, three other examiners got a different answer to the same test administered by an outside provider. The examiners are tested on their ability to identify potential trace evidence, for example blood, and each should have gotten the same answer. But before submitting the test results to the provider, Michael Garvey, director of the…

  • Area Slammed By Strong Thunderstorms

    Mike Dougherty
    16 May 2012 | 4:34 am
    By Jim Melwert and Al Novack PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -Chances are you heard the thunder overnight, as some heavy storms rolled through the region. Emergency personnel were kept busy as heavy rains caused some flash flooding in poor drainage areas. Fire and rescue were called out in the areas of Radnor, Upper Merion, and Conshocken. See the latest forecast from the CBS Philly Weather Center Some problems lingered into the morning rush. The ramp from the southbound Blue Route to the Schuykill Expressway was closed because of standing water there. Officials with Dow Chemical say it was lightning that…

  • FDA Approves New In-Home HIV Test

    Mike Dougherty
    16 May 2012 | 4:09 am
    By Cherri Gregg PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - An FDA Advisory Panel unanimously recommended the approval of a new in-Home HIV Test yesterday afternoon. Local advocates are happy another weapon will be available in the fight against HIV. “This is yet another tool. This is not the entire answer.” Kevin Burns, Executive Director of Action AIDs in Philadelphia, says tens of thousands of Philadelphians are living with HIV and AIDs and many don’t know it. “It’s estimated that roughly 25-percent of folks who are HIV positive do not know their status, which is a place where this…

  • Newly Created Philadelphia Girls Choir Holding Auditions June 2nd

    Mike Dougherty
    16 May 2012 | 3:51 am
    By Pat Loeb PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Philadelphia Boys Choir is internationally known for its beautiful and unique voices. After 44 years, they are getting are getting a major addition — the Philadelphia Girls Choir. They’re called “America’s Ambassadors of Song” and their West Philadelphia headquarters was lovingly called, “The Embassy,” but it was small and in need of repair. When Drexel offered to buy it for $2.5-million dollars, executive director Anne Hagen says the board saw an opportunity. “We have so much interest from sisters of boys in…
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  • Mega Bad Movie Night @ the Academy of Natural Sciences: Win Tickets to Sharktopus

    Eric
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Mega-Mad Movie Night returns to the Academy of Natural Sciences at the end of the month, on Thursday, May 31st. This time around, they’ll be showing the Oscar winning cinematic gem, Sharktopus. On stage for the live commentary are Jason Poole, Paul Callomon, and Mark Sabaj-Perez, the Academy’s shark expert. The event is adults only, and guests can look forward to light snacks, beer, and roaming the museum from 6:30 to 8pm when the movie begins in the theater. Oh! And this time around, the Academy will be hosting a raffling, dishing out a copy of Sharktopus signed by Roger Corman,…

  • The Trocadero Screening “Awesome; I F***in’ Shot That” in Honor of MCA of The Beastie Boys

    David Goodman
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Time stopped for a few minutes on May 4th last week when word spread that Adam Yauch, better known as MCA of the iconic band The Beastie Boys, had died. Only 47 years old, he had been fighting a courageous battle against cancer since 2009 and leaves behind an impressive legacy of music and fighting to bring freedom to Tibet. In honor of Yauch and his work, The Awesome Fest and the Trocadero are holding a special screening of the Beastie Boys concert film “Awesome; I F*ckin’ Shot That!” on this Thursday, May 17th. The 2006 film was directed by Yauch and was filmed by giving camcorders to…

  • Masters of the Universe @ the Trocadero [Photos]

    Jo
    15 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR. In case you missed it, here are some photos from our event at The Trocadero. We had a great time screening Masters of The Universe with you guys, but we think we enjoyed The Alpha Girls trailer more! Have you seen it yet? It’s awesome! We can’t wait to see the whole movie, and we’d like to congratulate Tony Trov and Johnny Zito on doing such an awesome job. Of course, after Masters of The Universe Skeletor himself hosted his famous Karaoke. We had a blast! You can’t miss our next event. It’s guaranteed to be a good time.

  • Comic Roundup: Batman, Trio and Deathstroke

    David Goodman
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    This week the Roundup gives everyone the lowdown on the Night of the Owls in the pages of Batman as well as the debut of John Byrne’s new series Trio and the arrival of Rob Liefeld on Deathstroke. Batman #9 By Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo Every month for nine months now, Batman has been the comic I most look forward to reading each and every month. Snyder and Capullo have captured magic in the pages of this book, each issue topping the last and never once letting the reader stop to breathe. This month the Court of Owls storyline that has been running in Batman since issue #1 spills out…

  • Weekly Kickstarter: Max Thrust by Brendan McGeehan & Dom Hilton

    Rob Perdue
    14 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Aliens, superheroes, and one heck of a double entendre. This week’s Kickstarter is from two veteran short filmmakers and is packed full of geek staples. Here’s the scoop: You live with a guy, you love the same goofy sci-fi, you love the guy. But he calls you dude. This is a situation Hal wishes would change with her housemate Olly, a locksmith and wannabe superhero who only has eyes for an extraterrestrial hottie. When Olly has a close encounter with the being of his dreams, things turn very ugly. Sometimes you have to cross the final frontier to find love on your home planet. Here are…
 
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  • Announcements, Week of 5/14/2012

    adam
    14 May 2012 | 4:39 pm
      Everyone have a nice Mother’s Day? Terrific. Everyone enjoy seeing Avengers for the first/second/third/fourth time? Wonderful. Welcome back to the hall, friends. Something that I’ve been noticing, and I’m sure you have been too, is the clamor of construction downstairs, all the more noticeable through that hole in the floor. It’s funny to me how all of that noice somehow doesn’t distract from the energy and concentration here. Don’t get me wrong, it can be a seriously inconvenient ruckus at times, but everyone here knows the motivation behind the…

  • Announcements, Week of 5/7/2012

    adam
    7 May 2012 | 2:03 pm
    There’s a hole in the floor. Have you seen it? It’s very huge/cool. Let’s be clear, though, that this is a lot more than a sliced-out slab of concrete – it’s the incredible prelude to a remarkable transition, one which we wouldn’t be able to make happen without each and every one of you. This week, celebrate everything you’ve ever done for the Hall: every drop-in day, each Show ‘n Tell, every greeting to a new member, every new pot of coffee, all of those nights at National Mechanics. During tours, I sometimes say that the kitchen area is the…

  • Redesigning Indy Hall – Update #2

    Alex Hillman
    6 May 2012 | 10:14 pm
    There’s still a ton to do, and more updates will be coming over the next few days. I just wanted to make sure that everyone had a proper update after this weekend’s major work and that there weren’t any surprises on Monday morning! If you’re coming into Indy Hall tomorrow or anytime over the next few weeks, you’re going to start to notice some new things. Most notably: Some new desk layouts in the north hall A wooden barrier around the hole for our new staircase The wall that previously contained the red archway between the north and south hall is completely…

  • Redesigning Indy Hall – Update #1

    Alex Hillman
    17 Apr 2012 | 10:10 am
    It’s been a couple of weeks since the Town Hall and the summary I shared and after tons of support, excitement, and creative brainstorming about how we want to tackle our next steps we’ve achieved an important milestone: Our new lease is signed. Adding the first floor to Indy Hall is a go. What does this mean? It means that on June 1st our lease begins and we’ve got a whole bunch of things to do between now and then (not the least of which is celebrate!). Now that the lease is signed, we’ve got a lot to do! First – if you’ve been thinking about prepaying…

  • Announcements, Week of 4/9/2012

    adam
    9 Apr 2012 | 4:39 pm
    Baseball! Baseball is happening! We should all think about grabbing some cheap tickets to a Phillies game and spend a Saturday at the park, soon. The weather’s just right and even if you absolutely detest the sport (or the Phillies), I’m sure a group of us would have a great time. This time of the year reminds me of the fact that I’ve got a ton of new friends to enjoy the season with, and even more reasons to meet new ones. Indy Hall’s Latest! - Ben Garvey - Reed Gustow - Paul Walker - Amy Lisenmayer - Edmond Durana   This Week! Natasha is making lunch on Friday,…
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  • Mother's Day

    11 May 2012 | 10:15 am
    Where would we be without our mama's? Nowhere! That's where. This Sunday is Mother's Day, a holiday that is often met with anxiety rather than anticipation. The pressure is on to find ways to show your mom just how much she is appreciated. Families head out in droves to overcrowded brunch spots. Here are some creative ideas to make your momma feel special and have fun doing it on Sunday, May 13th.    

  • Live Music this May at Union Transfer

    30 Apr 2012 | 12:07 pm
    May is a busy month for live music and touring bands. Philadelphia has a lot of music venues from corporate, concrete auditoriums to grandiose concert halls to dive bars and basements, but something was missing: a midsized concert hall with character. Four Corners Management, R5 Productions and New York's, Bowery Present's, has come together to fill that void. Union Transfer is a beautifully designed indie-rock-centric theatre that boasts "the best and biggest PA/sound System in Philadelphia." If you haven't checked it out yet this the time whether you prefer folk music, indie rock or rap. On…

  • One Shot Coffee

    30 Apr 2012 | 11:38 am
    There are over 500 coffee shops to choose from in Philadelphia. Some have great coffee, but lousy food; some have cute décor but rude service.  Some are too noisy, too cold, or too dark. It takes a lot to get it just right. The perfect coffee shop should obviously have amazing coffee and decent food options, but equally important are the atmosphere and ambiance. Coffee shops are places to work and to meet up, to concentrate or to socialize. The very best coffee shops should produce the perfect environment to be inspired. One Shot is a truly inspired place, from the décor to the…

  • Route 6

    30 Apr 2012 | 10:41 am
    This week I had the chance to visit Steven's Starr's newish restaurant Route 6.  Route 6 serves classic New England style seafood in a beautiful space that will transport you from North Broad Street to a lakeside cabin in Maine. The restaurant is delicious and the ambiance is unbeatable. As expected, Route 6 is not cheap, but you can get in one some newly introduced specials. There's a new happy hour running Monday through Friday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pick up $1 oysters, $4 draft beers, $5 wines and $6 cocktails. Check out the full guide review here.

  • May Events

    27 Apr 2012 | 11:40 am
    Italian Market festival are this month. Revelers are permitted to imbibe in the sun and sample Philly's deliciousness. There is also a crop of creative new must see's like the Art Star Craft Bazaar and the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby which are as fun as they are inspiring. Check the May Events Calendar for details.
 
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  • Eagles' DeSean Jackson has a new attitude

    16 May 2012 | 4:16 am
    When the NFL lockout finally ended last summer and practices began, DeSean Jackson stayed away. Stuck in a contract dispute with the Eagles, Jackson skipped the first 11 days of training camp, setting in motion a season that would quickly turn sour for the receiver and his team. This year, though, Jackson is already looking forward to the full-team practices that begin Tuesday, sounding reenergized by finally putting his contract saga behind him.

  • NFL: Pats' Welker signs franchise tender

    16 May 2012 | 3:54 am
    New England receiver Wes Welker said Tuesday he has signed the $9.5 million tender offer that came along with being designated the team's franchise player.

  • Reinjury Might Not Jeopardize Peters' Career

    Les Bowen
    16 May 2012 | 3:49 am
    Dr. Steven Cohen from the Rothman Institute says a second Achilles' tear during rehab shouldn't affect Jason Peters' chances to make a full recovery.

  • Maclin now healthy after scary, mysterious ailment last season

    15 May 2012 | 11:23 pm
    Friday was Jeremy Maclin's 24th birthday. It didn't have to include anything special to mark a huge improvement over his 23rd.

  • Paul Domowitch: Eagles still have a safety issue

    15 May 2012 | 9:04 pm
    THE GENERAL consensus of folks outside the walls of One NovaCare Way in January was that the Eagles' two biggest offseason fix-it jobs were linebacker and safety.
 
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  • Sixers lock up final playoff spot with blowout win over Nets - 105 - 87

    24 Apr 2012 | 9:29 am
    The Sixers finally secured a playoff spot getting a easy 105-87 win over the shorthanded New Jersey Nets. The Nets played their last home game in New Jersey as next season they will be playing in Brooklyn, NY. For the Sixers, Elton Brand, Jrue Holiday and Thaddeus Young each scored 15 points. Andre Iguodala had a nice all around game scoring 14 points, getting 7 rebounds and dishing off 9 assist. Evan Turner was efficient off the bench scoring 13 points on 6-8 shooting. Lou Williams off the bench added 11 points.For the Nets, Marshon Brooks scored a game high 18 points. Kris Humphries notched…

  • James 41 points too much for Sixers - 99-93

    4 Apr 2012 | 8:50 am
    LeBron James took charge in this contest and made up for the absence of Dwyane Wade with a stellar 41 point night to turn the Sixers back 99-93. James was virtually unstoppable despite the Sixers best effort to hang around. Also for the Heat mario Chalmers added 19 points and Chris Bosh scored 17 points.For the Sixers, Evan Turner went off on the Heat again scoring 26 points. Lou Williams off the bench scored 18 points. Andre Iguodala scored 11 points including some empathic throw downs that will surely make the highlight reel. Iguodala was injured by Mario Chalmers who poked him in the eye…

  • Sixers make trade for Sam Young

    15 Mar 2012 | 3:04 pm
    The Philadelphia 76ers made a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies and acquires guard/forward Sam Young in exchange for the rights to Ricky Sanchez. The Sixers acquired Sanchez’s rights from Denver and Reggie Evans. Young adds versatility to the bench and should provide the Sixers a tough defender and scoring. Young is listed at 6'6" 220.

  • Pacers sharp shooting take down Sixers - 111-94

    15 Mar 2012 | 8:22 am
    The Indiana Pacers used a sharp shooting second half of play to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 111-94. George Hill provided a potent punch off the bench as he finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds while hitting some long threes going 3-3 from long distance to help the cause. Danny Granger also gave the Sixers problems as he scored 20 points. David West added some interior offense getting 18 points.For the Sixers, Evan Turner continues to shine as a starter as he finished with 21 points. Backcourt mate Jrue Holiday added 17 points. Elton Brand help to offset David West as he scored 16 points.

  • Sixers bury Knicks at MSG - 106-94

    12 Mar 2012 | 8:27 am
    The Sixers used a game changing third quarter to fuel and ride to victory over the New York Knicks 106-94. Lou Williams was lethal from beyond the arc hitting 3-5 and finishing with a game high 28 points. Evan Turner also delivered with an impressive double double scoring 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. Andre Iguodala also had a strong game scoring 17 points, getting 7 rebounds and 8 assist. The Sixers are rolling again which is a good sign for the push to the playoffs.For the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Jeremy Lin was solid with 14 points and 7…
 
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  • NL Capsules (The Associated Press)

    16 May 2012 | 1:07 am
    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Marco Scutaro hit a leadoff homer against closer Santiago Casilla in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the mistake-prone San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Tuesday night.

  • Lyles will get second chance as fifth starter (The SportsXchange)

    15 May 2012 | 7:50 pm
    The Astros' games of hide the fifth starter are coming to an end. Jordan Lyles got the start Tuesday, and Lyles is going to be the starter, at least for a while. No more shuttle to Oklahoma City.

  • National League notebook -- May 15, 2012 (The SportsXchange)

    15 May 2012 | 7:30 pm
    Arizona: CF Chris Young (right shoulder) doubled in his first at-bat Monday in his first game on a rehab assignment at high-A Visalia (Calif.). He was 1-for-4 while playing eight innings in the field. The plan was to have Young play three games for Visalia before possibly rejoining the D-backs. ... RF Justin Upton on Monday got his first hit in 19 career at-bats against Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw. He also got the first stolen base against Kershaw this season.

  • Diekman thrown into fire, puts it out (The SportsXchange)

    15 May 2012 | 7:30 pm
    Jake Diekman's official welcome to the major leagues came not with a velvet glove and cushy lead. It didn't even take place with the ease that comes with a game where the results have pretty much been determined.

  • Philadelphia Phillies Hoping Vance Worley's Elbow Issue Isn't Serious: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

    15 May 2012 | 7:22 pm
    One of the problems that the Philadelphia Phillies early season injury issues have created is a razor thin margin for error. Not only in the amount of games that they can afford to lose before the heart of the season arrives, but also regarding the amount of additional injuries that their roster can withstand.
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  • Kennelly set for AAA debut with IronPigs

    15 May 2012 | 6:19 pm
    Hot News for C Tim Kennelly

  • Blanton getting the job done for the Phillies

    15 May 2012 | 1:11 pm
    Joe Blanton has been pretty much of an afterthought for the Phillies since he's been battling injuries. Now, Blanton is healthy and at this point in the season, has more wins than Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay combined.

  • Trio of 'Pigs heading for Philly?

    10 May 2012 | 9:02 pm
    It's the age we live in. Phillies prospect Michael Schwimer was simply congratulating some teammates on their pending promotions to Philadelphia, but he was actually breaking news.

  • Elarton named IL Pitcher of the Week

    7 May 2012 | 6:55 pm
    Scott Elarton was nowhere near being in pitching shape when the Phillies found him, but he's proving that he could be ready to help, if needed. His most recent exploits garnered him honors from the International League.

  • Mitchell appears on Phillies radar

    6 May 2012 | 9:22 pm
    Derrick Mitchell opened some eyes at Reading last season and even more eyes this spring. Now, he's just trying to make the necessary adjustments to have success at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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  • Hat trick for Carter

    16 May 2012 | 3:26 am
    GLENDALE, Ariz. - Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots and the Los Angeles Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory, beating the Phoenix Coyotes Tuesday night, 4-0, to take control of the Western Conference finals.

  • Rangers looking to take 2-0 lead - for a change

    16 May 2012 | 1:31 am
    For the third straight series, the New York Rangers are basking in the glow of a one-game-to-none lead earned in the confines of "The World's Most Famous Arena."

  • The Kubina experiment

    Frank Seravalli
    15 May 2012 | 9:15 am

  • Rangers shut out Devils

    15 May 2012 | 3:02 am
    RANGERS ROOKIE Chris Kreider and defenseman Dan Girardi both had a goal and an assist in the third period, and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 21 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, as weary New York opened the Eastern Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the well-rested New Jersey Devils on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.

  • Giroux wins Wanamaker Award

    15 May 2012 | 1:57 am
    Claude Giroux became the face of the Flyers this year. By winning the 2012 John Wanamaker Athletic Award, he has become the embodiment of Philadelphia sports.
 
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  • Local Author Spotlight!

    3 May 2012 | 3:11 pm
    Video taken March 10th, 2012The Melting Pot in Philadelphia, PACozy Slippers host Tysheena Finney interviewing local authorKelly Simmons, author of the novel, The Bird House. http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyPhiladelphia

  • Philadelphia Science Festival

    19 Apr 2012 | 8:25 am
    April 20-29, 2012Every April Philadelphia's schools, universities, cultural institutions, and research centers unite as one to put science in the spotlight. Scientists and engineers throughout the city offer fun, interactive programs for Philadelphians of all ages. For more information: http://www.philasciencefestival.org/http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyPhiladelphia

  • Philadelphia Book Festival

    17 Apr 2012 | 9:22 am
    A celebration of reading and literacy, the sixth annual Philadelphia Book Festival takes place April 16-21, 2012, with evening Author Events at Parkway Central featuring world-renowned writers, including United States Poet Laureate Philip Levine; National Book Award winner Nikky Finney; Philadelphia Poet Laureate Sonia Sanchez; and National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author Robert Polito. Also on tap for this exciting six-day festival is Friday's First Person StorySlam, where competing storytellers will expose their best mistaken-identity stories. For more information:…

  • Walk+Run Against Hunger

    13 Apr 2012 | 10:49 am
    The Walk+Run Against Hunger supports more than 100 food pantries, soup kitchens and hunger-relief agencies in Southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey.Together, they help hundreds of thousands of local families put food on their tables every day.For more information: http://www.hungercoalition.org/hungerwalkhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/MyPhiladelphia

  • Where to Bike in Philadelphia.

    12 Apr 2012 | 12:44 pm
    Spring is here and this weekend weather is looking fantastic!  So it's time to get your bike out of the garage or in my case the basement and get your ride on!To help you with that is the below book by Julie Lorch.http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyPhiladelphia
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  • PhillyCHI Meeting – John Ferrara – Fitter Critters: Designing a Persuasive Video Game, Thursday, May 24

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 8:49 am
    Please join us as John Ferrara discusses how designers can build meaningful and persuasive game experiences. All PhillyCHI events are free and open to the public. *Space is limited. Registration required.* Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM (Social time 6:00PM-6:30PM) Location: OSIsoft 1700 Market Street, Suite 2201 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Map: http://g.co/maps/9a6u5 Parking: http://philapark.org/ Registration REQUIRED: http://fittercritters.eventbrite.com/ About the Presentation The unique ability of video games to command playersʼ attention and express meaning…

  • PhillyCHI Open Studio: Electronic Ink – Thursday, May 17th

    admin
    9 May 2012 | 5:38 pm
    Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM Location: Electronic Ink One South Broad Street, 19th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-922-3800 Map: http://g.co/maps/yu5ry Parking: http://philapark.org/ RSVP – Nice but not necessary: phillychi@gmail.com Come socialize with design and research professionals at PhillyCHIʼs May open studio. Electronic Ink will open its doors to the design community for an informal happy hour and tour of its Broad Street research labs and design spaces. Drop by and talk shop with the Electronic Ink crew, participate in a usability test, and…

  • I-SITE and PhillyCHI: Tech and Design Themed Quizzo – Thursday, April 26th

    admin
    4 Apr 2012 | 8:47 am
    Join I-SITE and PhillyCHI as we celebrate Philly Tech Week with a Quizzo custom made for folks who love technology and design. Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM (Game starts at 7PM, but come early to get a table) Location: Trestle Inn 339 N. 11th Street (11th & Callowhill) Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 267-239-0290 Map: http://g.co/maps/k7hk8 RSVP: help us plan by registering at phillychi@gmail.com I-SITE and PhillyCHI are pleased to host a technology- and design-themed Quizzo as part of Philadelphia Tech Week (phillytechweek.com/). Trivia questions will be based on…

  • PhillyCHI 6th Annual Design Slam

    admin
    22 Mar 2012 | 10:36 am
    Please join PhillyCHI and appRenaissance as we host the 6th Annual Design Slam. All PhillyCHI events are free and open to the public. **Space is limited. Registration required.** Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012 Time: 6:00PM – 8:45PM (The Slam starts promptly at 6:30PM) Location: appRenaissance 309 Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19106 Phone: 888-784-6619 Map and driving directions: http://www.apprenaissance.com/contact-us/ Registration: http://phillychi-design-slam-2012.eventbrite.com Come out and compete in a fast-paced race to create the best design solution to a real- world problem.

  • PhillyCHI Meeting – Tomer Sharon – Achieving Failure: Alienating Stakeholders – Wednesday March 28th

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    8 Mar 2012 | 9:50 am
    Please join us as Tomer Sharon discusses how to effectively exclude stakeholders ensuring they ignore your research. All PhillyCHI events are free and open to the public. IMPORTANT NOTE: There is another private event occurring the same night at Razorfish Health on the 4th Floor. This event is unrelated to the PhillyCHI event happening on the 11th Floor. *Registration required for this event.* Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM (Social time from 6:00-6:30PM) Location: Digitas Health, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, 11th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107…
 
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  • WALGREENS COMES TO ONE SOUTH BROAD, this is not your mother's drugstore - Details, Sketches & Floor Plans

    15 May 2012 | 9:59 am
    I'm excited that something is going in at this location. Ever since this location (Broad & Chestnut) became empty I started doing serious research to see if anyone was interested in renting it. I thought it would move quickly as it's the last of the red hot corners left in Philly. Usually I would put out my findings on Twitter @iphillychitchat and you might recall me saying that the

  • Calderwood Gallery Re-Locates to the Hot, Hot Side of North Broad Street

    15 May 2012 | 9:59 am
    The revitalization of North Broad Street continues to gain momentum. Following the openings of restaurants Vie and Route 6, Calderwood Gallery has opened is brand new greatly expanded showroom across the street on 631 N. Broad. Calderwood Gallery features interesting and unique furnishings and rare classic photographs. Calderwood Gallery launched in 1982 by Janet and Gary Calderwood,

  • BEAUTIFUL TABLE SETTINGS to inspire, & for charity - Date with a Plate

    14 May 2012 | 7:45 am
    Penncora Events - "A Place to Reflect" DATE WITH A PLATE  The two-day “Date with a Plate,” took place at Peche Sherman Mills in the East Falls section of Philadelphia, brings together more than two-dozen table displays created by some of the region’s top professional decorators, interior designers, florists and retailers, as well as those set by private collectors and table décor

  • HBO'S WEIGHT OF THE NATION PREMIERES TONIGHT

    14 May 2012 | 1:02 am
    Earlier this month HBO hosted a screening of their new series "Weight of the Nation" at the Franklin Institute. There was plenty of healthy food served by the Frog Commissary To maintain a healthy weight, your energy IN and OUT do not have to balance exactly every day. It is the balance over time that helps you maintain a healthy weight. Fran Fattah,

  • AN EVENING AT FRANKLIN SQUARE & Where's Teen Mom Today in Philly

    11 May 2012 | 10:01 am
    My Philly Mag Column today. Lots of good gossip in there too...Nothing about my Sigourney Weaver stalking in Fairmount Park last night where she filmed a scene with Elephants though. Security kept chasing me away, and well I don't look good in handcuffs. But I did see Weaver and an elephant. Hope they cleaned up after them... http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/2012/05/11/
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  • Stay In The Conversation

    Beau Lebens
    15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm
    It’s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you’re involved in across WordPress.com. Some recent tests have shown that by subscribing commenters to new comments by default, they are more likely to stay engaged and come back and comment more on your blog. With that knowledge, we’ve changed the default comment following behavior to help you get more conversations going on your blog. We made the initial changes last week and after great feedback from you we just launched an update. Here’s how it works: By default, posting a comment…

  • Look at These Gorgeous Blogs

    Sheri
    15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity. Discover details about what each showcase blog is doing with WordPress.com themes and customizations by clicking a thumbnail to see a colophon-style list of credits on the left. We’ve also updated footer links so blog owners can show off the types of customizations they’ve made and visitors can…

  • Photo Blogging 101, Part 1

    Erica V.
    14 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Spring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog. Creating a photo blog is a wonderful introduction to blogging on WordPress.com or an opportunity to refresh your current site. Ready to get started? You can sign up for a new blog right over here. Getting started Photo blogs, sometimes called phlogs, use pictures instead of words. While many photo bloggers choose a type of photo that they want to focus on, such as portraits, others use their photo blog to document their life’s events. Photo blogs come in a variety of styles, including…

  • New Themes: Just Desserts and Oxygen

    Michelle Langston
    10 May 2012 | 8:11 am
    Happy Thursday! We’ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we’re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is…Just Desserts. Yep, that’s a theme! Designed by Andy Rutledge, Just Desserts is a deliciously stylish premium theme that’s perfect for blogs centered on food. With its responsive, single-column layout and unique presentation of images and posts on the front page, Just Desserts gives you a delectable canvas on which your mouthwatering photos and text can really shine — even when viewed on smaller mobile devices…

  • Find Friends Who Use WordPress

    Nick Momrik
    1 May 2012 | 2:32 pm
    Are you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don’t worry — none of this account information is saved!) you’ll see a list of people you know who have WordPress sites. Click Follow and each time your friend publishes a new post it will show up in your Reader under Blogs I Follow. If you have multiple blogs, make sure to set the…
 
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  • Food is Not a Privilege

    Jessica
    14 May 2012 | 7:46 pm
    Over 192,000 people have taken the pledge.  A year ago I took the pledge.  Have you?  Have you pledged to add your voice to the national movement of people committed to ending childhood hunger in America? No child in America should go hungry.  Food should be a right, not a privilege.  I have written about this issue before.  Yet one in five children in this country does not have enough to eat and soon that number could get even larger. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (known as SNAP) is formerly the food stamp program.  Contrary to the old myths about people on food…

  • In the NICU Daze

    Jessica
    14 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
    Notorious for having lousy birthdays, it was beginning to look like this one would be no different than the last few.  There were just nine weeks to go in my first pregnancy.  Well, not exactly my first, but my first that had made it this far along.  That morning of my birthday, I woke up with a sudden jolt.  My water had broken. They kept me in the hospital on bed rest for four long weeks.  At 35 weeks my son was born and we got to bring him home with us two days later.  With baby number two, I wasn’t as lucky.  That time my water broke at 26 weeks and we lived in fear with each day…

  • On Being Mom Enough

    Jessica
    13 May 2012 | 7:03 am
    On the heels of this week’s hoopla about the now infamous Time magazine article, there has been a lot of talk about the various choices women make as mothers.  Motherhood is not about whether we co-parent or not, whether we breastfeed or not, whether we work full time or not.  Motherhood is about giving it our all and loving with all of our hearts.  Motherhood is about being there while: …. an embryo becomes a fetus, growing inside your womb until it is ready to see the world. …. a fetus becomes a newborn; with sleepless nights, poopie diapers and late night phone calls to the…

  • #VlogMom: The Today Show, Please!

    Jessica
    10 May 2012 | 12:41 pm
    What show would you like to be guest on?  The question this week comes from Jennifer at MommyBKnowsBest.com.  As for me, I have two answers.  What’s yours?  Leave it in the comments below.  I can’t wait to hear them! Check out the responses from the other #VlogMoms too: Technorati Tags: ESPN, The Today Show, Today's Professionals, vlogmom

  • Thoughtful Thursday Blog Hop: Way to go, Facebook!

    Jessica
    9 May 2012 | 3:39 pm
    Facebook has over 845 million active monthly users and it’s users either “like” or “comment” on the site a whopping 2.7 billion times per day.  In the United States alone there over 161 million Facebook users.  With numbers like that, it is fabulous to see that Facebook is taking it’s social responsibility seriously. In case you were unaware, Facebook recently added organ donor status to its Timeline.  Considering the numbers of people around the world in need of an organ transplant, and how many will die waiting for a donation. this change could have an…
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  • Relisted! 206 E. Girard Ave, Commercial Storefront for Rent

    ssomers
    15 May 2012 | 3:27 pm
    You're green at home, but how green is your business? This 790 square foot space (with 540 sq basement) at the award-winning Levesque Flats is LEED-Platinum Certified. Rent this Commercial Space in Fishtown for just $2,050 a month. You can have it all at 206 E. Girard Avenue... Finally, Environmentally Conscious Renters can live and work without compromising beliefs in an environmentally friendly world. This is a commercial storefront with exceptional foot traffic a few blocks from the Girard EL station, built with sustainable, recycled, and energy efficient materials. All the wood that built…

  • A Showstopper near Avenue of the Arts: 1204 S Carlisle Street

    ssomers
    14 May 2012 | 4:05 pm
    Need a 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath with an Avenue of the Arts Location? Check out 1204 S Carlisle Street, a must-see home! Many of the original features have been retained and used to complete this transitional style home. A vintage vestibule with stained glass and original tile communicates a welcome home message the moment you cross the threshold. A loft space and finished basement adds more room for whatever it is you need to make your home more comfortable and convenient. Priced under $250,000, this home is a huge value and the upgraded kitchens and baths are sure to amaze. Full tiled powder…

  • Shopping Party & Fundraiser at SA VA

    ssomers
    14 May 2012 | 1:17 pm
    Looking for something fashion-savvy to do this Wednesday? InLiquid and SA VA combine forces for a special Shopping Party & Fundraiser held at SA VA in Rittenhouse Square. Proceeds will help support programming at InLiquid.  Curious about InLiquid? Check out the video feature we did with Rachel Zimmerman last year.

  • Has the Philadelphia Rental Market Gone Mad?

    ssomers
    13 May 2012 | 7:57 am
    In the past, I would be upset when a current tenant would call and say they were leaving one of our investment properties that we owned.  I would be concerned that the rental amount might go down and even worse it might take a month or two to rent it out.  There is nothing worse than having a vacancy (or two) as a property owner! However, in the last 6 months, when a tenant has said they are leaving, no worries!  In every single case, the property was rented out immediately, with multiple applications and a higher rent amount!!  In a few cases, the rent amount went up for my properties…

  • Fresh Address: 800 N Lawrence Street, C

    ssomers
    10 May 2012 | 11:26 am
    Today's Fresh Address takes us over to 800 N Lawrence Street, C in Northern Liberties. This is Where It's At: Welcome to this charming 1 bedroom bi-level condo w/ a sunny loft space and many desirable features. As for location, walk to Honey's, Cafe la Maude, N 3rd, the Random Tea Room, and all of your favorite Northern Liberties spots. Come On In: Enter in through a secure gated entrance leading to a private landscaped brick patio. The front door opens to the living/dining area and kitchen. The main level has neutral tile flooring, a soaring cathedral ceiling w/ new windows maximizing…
 
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  • Food is Not a Privilege

    Jessica
    14 May 2012 | 7:46 pm
    Over 192,000 people have taken the pledge.  A year ago I took the pledge.  Have you?  Have you pledged to add your voice to the national movement of people committed to ending childhood hunger in America? No child in America should go hungry.  Food should be a right, not a privilege.  I have written about this issue before.  Yet one in five children in this country does not have enough to eat and soon that number could get even larger. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (known as SNAP) is formerly the food stamp program.  Contrary to the old myths about people on food…

  • In the NICU Daze

    Jessica
    14 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
    Notorious for having lousy birthdays, it was beginning to look like this one would be no different than the last few.  There were just nine weeks to go in my first pregnancy.  Well, not exactly my first, but my first that had made it this far along.  That morning of my birthday, I woke up with a sudden jolt.  My water had broken. They kept me in the hospital on bed rest for four long weeks.  At 35 weeks my son was born and we got to bring him home with us two days later.  With baby number two, I wasn’t as lucky.  That time my water broke at 26 weeks and we lived in fear with each day…

  • On Being Mom Enough

    Jessica
    13 May 2012 | 7:03 am
    On the heels of this week’s hoopla about the now infamous Time magazine article, there has been a lot of talk about the various choices women make as mothers.  Motherhood is not about whether we co-parent or not, whether we breastfeed or not, whether we work full time or not.  Motherhood is about giving it our all and loving with all of our hearts.  Motherhood is about being there while: …. an embryo becomes a fetus, growing inside your womb until it is ready to see the world. …. a fetus becomes a newborn; with sleepless nights, poopie diapers and late night phone calls to the…

  • #VlogMom: The Today Show, Please!

    Jessica
    10 May 2012 | 12:41 pm
    What show would you like to be guest on?  The question this week comes from Jennifer at MommyBKnowsBest.com.  As for me, I have two answers.  What’s yours?  Leave it in the comments below.  I can’t wait to hear them! Check out the responses from the other #VlogMoms too: Technorati Tags: ESPN, The Today Show, Today's Professionals, vlogmom

  • Thoughtful Thursday Blog Hop: Way to go, Facebook!

    Jessica
    9 May 2012 | 3:39 pm
    Facebook has over 845 million active monthly users and it’s users either “like” or “comment” on the site a whopping 2.7 billion times per day.  In the United States alone there over 161 million Facebook users.  With numbers like that, it is fabulous to see that Facebook is taking it’s social responsibility seriously. In case you were unaware, Facebook recently added organ donor status to its Timeline.  Considering the numbers of people around the world in need of an organ transplant, and how many will die waiting for a donation. this change could have an…
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  • Get on 2-Wheels & Celebrate May as Bike Month

    Julie
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    May is officially Bike month, and we're ready to for some two-wheeled action!  Philadelphia's the #1 bike-commuting city and the bicycling rates keep rising, so we're in the PERFECT city to celebrate! The Philadelphia Bike Coalition has tons up its sleeve... How can you celebrate this joyous occasion?

  • Support PAWS & Eat Delish Vegetarian Food at Cuba Libre!

    Julie
    14 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
    Who's getting hungry to help some kitties & pit bulls? Next Tuesday, May 22nd, come to a vegetarian dinner benefiting PAWS at (and hosted by) Cuba Libre. For $45, you can nom on (details & full menu, after the jump!)

  • Friday Roundup: Bike Philly’s Cancelled, Love Your Park & Local Fun

    Julie
    11 May 2012 | 7:01 pm
    Happy Friday! Here's what green news you missed this week:

  • Friday Quickie: Last Minute Idea to Go Local For Mother’s Day

    Julie
    11 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    As you know from my locavore kick, you can reduce your carbon footprint and get fresher, tastier foods when sourcing locally. This Mother's Day, try planning an all-locally sourced meal!  Whether free-range omelets or seasonal fruit pancakes, you're sure to put a smile on Mom's face. Find delicious meat-free options like these Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins or veggie brunch ideas. Check out other ways to green your mother's day!

  • Celebrate Philly Love Your Park Week

    Beth
    10 May 2012 | 8:03 am
    May 12th -19th is Philly Love Your Park Week - a week dedicated to celebrating Philadelphia's park system. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the Fairmount Park Conservancy, and Pennslyvania Horticulture Society have joined forces to bring Philadelphians eight days of diverse park events. Out-of-towners may think of Philly as an urban jungle, but we're lucky to have over 100 area parks to meet and exceed our "great outdoors" quota. There's a laundry list of park events happening over the next week, read on for some of the highlights...
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