Author Archives: AroundPhilly Staff

Profiles in Heckling: Tom Cassidy

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For as long as the performer has existed, boorish audiences around the globe have conspired to usurp their moment of glory. It began in ancient Greece, and it continues today in one of the most savage and insipid places on Earth: Philadelphia. Our only hope to unburden the theatric realm of this scourge? Douse these Continue reading »

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Game Changer: NJ Could Ban Minors from Tanning

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In move that would drastically alter the course of the United States and possibly stay off the approaching Jers-pocalypse, New Jersey state legislators may decide to legally ban minors from tanning salons. As it stands now, New Jersey bars anyone under the age of 14 from tanning booths, but, if the Continue reading »

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Crispy NJ Mom Immortalized in Plastic

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The Crispy NJ Mom who allegedly burned her daughter in a tanning booth has been haunting our dreams for the past week. Now, a really weird toy company has found a way to immortalize her 15 seconds of fame in plastic. Hero Builders, which describes itself as the “last America toy company” Continue reading »

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Lenny Dykstra is Doing Weird Things in L.A. County Jail

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Prepare to jump-start the part of your brain that forgets deadbeat has-beens: Lenny Dykstra is in the news and he’s doing some weird stuff. The former Phillies player in currently residing in L.A. County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon and lewd conduct, and TMZ has gotten word that Continue reading »

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This Means Something: Duck Boat Stalls on Eve of Civil Trial

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We’ve made no efforts to hide our inveterate hatred of all duck-related flotation devices; they’re annoying, unnecessary and, more importantly, they kill people. But some honcho over at the Duck Boat company must have some serious political sway, because duck boats are still plaguing Philadelphia to this day. Over the weekend, Continue reading »

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Rapper Eve Still Exists, Playing Free Show at “Tiny” KFN

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To be honest with you, we thought Eve was dead. But, apparently, she’s just been really, really, REALLY quiet these past couple of years. On Wednesday, she’ll emerge from whatever dark abyss she calls home to play a free show at Kung Fu Necktie as part of the Reebok Classic Continue reading »

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Shots of Colin Farrell Shooting During Philly Film Shoot

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You’re no doubt aware that Colin Farrell is currently in the Philth, staking his claim on center city while he shoots his new film, Dead Man Down. There’s been a lot of excitement over his presence, but, if you’re wont to judge a film by its IMDB tagline, the movie will Continue reading »

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