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This is What the New Barnes Foundation Looks Like

The new, very expensive and highly controversial Barnes Foundation opened its LEED Certified doors on Wednesday for a super-exclusive media preview before opening up to the general public on Saturday, May 19th. In case you are both cheap and ignorant, the admission to the Barnes will be free for the first ten days, before its Continue reading »

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10 Tips for John Bolaris’ Replacement

10 Tips for John Bolaris’ Replacement

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: May 18, 2012

Now that John Bolaris is out at Fox 29, the city is in dire need of another big man on campus to keep us enthralled with weekly sexual conquests and outlandish tales of Eastern European con women. Unfortunately, Bolaris’ replacement doesn’t seem to be equipped with Bolaris’ signature animal magnetism. Continue reading »

Lichtenstein Brothers Allegedly Stiff Philly Law Firm for $500,000

Lichtenstein Brothers Allegedly Stiff Philly Law Firm for $500,000

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: May 18, 2012

The Brooklyn brothers who own the Kensington factory that burned downed, killing two local firemen, are quite possibly the most hated men in Philadelphia at the moment. While the investigation into the cause of the Thomas Buck Hosiery debacle is still ongoing, the Lichtensteins have hired lawyers to fight foreclosure Continue reading »

Is Joe Pitts the Dumbest Representative in America?

Is Joe Pitts the Dumbest Representative in America?

By Olga Hajishengallis | Published: May 17, 2012

72-year-old PA Representative Joe Pitts (R) has added one more “oops” moment to the long list of recent GOP blunders. Last month, Pennsylvania’s sixteenth district rep responded to a constituent’s letter that voiced concerns over “the global war against terrorism.” With a commanding use of the English language, Rep. Pitts called Continue reading »

Mayor Nutter Schemes to Stop Summer Flash Mobs

Mayor Nutter Schemes to Stop Summer Flash Mobs

By Rachel Clarke | Published: May 17, 2012

One year ago, Mayor Michael Nutter became visibly frustrated (to say the least) with the swarms of teen flash mobs gallivanting around the city, committing all sorts of nefarious and random crimes. By the end of last summer, Nutter was beyond fed up. As printed in The Washington Times, he angrily Continue reading »

Attention People Who Proudly Drink Philly Tap Water: You May Want to See This

Attention People Who Proudly Drink Philly Tap Water: You May Want to See This

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: May 17, 2012

I have always been proud of my reckless compulsion to drink Philly’s unfiltered tap water; it implies a certain rugged sensibility as well as a comforting trust in local government and infrastructure. But after seeing these photos from DN photographer Alejandro Alvarez, I think I’m going to stop. And maybe Continue reading »

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