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The News section gives you hyper-local trending stories focused on the latest breaking news from Philly. We’ll bring you daily coverage of the funniest and downright strangest local news stories in the city, along with spot-on picks for soon-to-be viral videos and photos.

Clarke Wants to Beef Up City Council’s Schedule

Clarke Wants to Beef Up City Council’s Schedule

By Arielle Hontscharik | Published: February 22, 2012

Since Monday was Presidents Day, City Council’s next official meeting was scheduled for March 1st. But this was apparently news to Council President Darrell Clarke, “I was under the impression we were having a council session this upcoming Thursday.” Traditionally, when there is a holiday that falls on a Monday, Continue reading »

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Someone is Stealing Society Hill’s Precious Door-Knockers

Someone is Stealing Society Hill’s Precious Door-Knockers

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: February 21, 2012

While the rest of our city copes with incessant murder and rape, Society Hill is facing its own poisonous blight… in the form of dreaded door-knocker bandits. A total of 16 historic door-knockers have been stolen from the neighborhood in the past two weeks and the persistent crime spree is Continue reading »

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AP’s Worst Person of the Week: Whoever Spray Painted This Kid’s Memorial

AP’s Worst Person of the Week: Whoever Spray Painted This Kid’s Memorial

By AroundPhilly Staff | Published: February 21, 2012

A few weeks back, we had an idea for a recurring column where we’d announce one Philadelphian as “Aroundphilly’s Worst Person of the Week.” Sure, Keith Olbermann does the same thing, but he’s currently hiding on Current TV, which no one watches… probably because it’s in like the upper 800s Continue reading »

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Witches in Coatesville? Yeah, Sounds About Right

Witches in Coatesville? Yeah, Sounds About Right

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: February 21, 2012

The Chester County SPCA, which may or may not have a paranormal investigative unit with a budding, Mulder-esque rookie; has reportedly uncovered a secret witch coven in Coatesville. According to authorities, a frozen dog’s head along with several dog skulls, skeletons and other “charred remains” were discovered along the 2400 Continue reading »

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Man Burns New Jersey Flag to Protest Christie’s Half Staff Order

Man Burns New Jersey Flag to Protest Christie’s Half Staff Order

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: February 20, 2012

Chris Christie may be secretly regretting his half staff order to commemorate Whitney Houston’s death. Opposition to the Governor’s decision has only gained momentum since the singer’s funeral on Saturday; and now, a Michigan man has gone to great lengths to make his disapproval known. John Burri recently burned the Continue reading »

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New Independence Hall Clock to be Revealed This Weekend

New Independence Hall Clock to be Revealed This Weekend

By Jennifer Gregory | Published: February 16, 2012

Dilworth Plaza isn’t the only iconic Philly location getting a much-needed face-lift these days. After an 18-month-long restoration, the clock tower at Independence Hall is ready to shed its scaffolding and reveal its new face to the world this Saturday, February 18th. Decay had plagued the tower, affecting the outer Continue reading »

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Philly’s Traffic Court Nightmare May Soon be Over

Philly’s Traffic Court Nightmare May Soon be Over

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: February 16, 2012

Contesting a parking ticket in Philadelphia is a scam and everyone knows it. If you want to fight a measly $40 fine, you’ve got to take a day off from work and wait in line all day at the most frustrating court in Pennsylvania. Then, if you’re lucky, you may Continue reading »

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