At the beginning of this decade, Dr. Dog was a bunch of crafty eight-trackists in its hometown of Philadelphia. But in the past few years – thanks to some high-profile gigs at places such as Lollapalooza — the band has shown remarkable growth. Although... read the full story
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Michael Vick to get a reality show on BET
When you're a celebrity who has messed up or is in need of a career boost, the antidote is the reality show. So it shouldn't be a surprise that Michael Vick is partnering with BET for an eight-part docu-series scheduled to air early next year, according to the Los... read the full story
Hurricanes 2, Lightning 1 (SO)
Sergei Samsonov and Tuomo Ruutu had goals in the shootout as the Hurricanes outlasted the Lightning 2-1 for their first victory of the season. Cam Ward stopped Tampa Bay's Martin St. Louis, and and Vinny LeCavalier had his shot ring off the right post. Samsonov had... read the full story
Fool Me Once, Shame on You; Fool Me Twice, Shame on Unions
Photo by Flickr user alancleaver_2000 There are very few things that annoy me into "action." One of those things is protests. I find them trite, pointless exercises that delude people into thinking that their voices are heard. You can count on one hand the number of... read the full story
Playlist Rewind: Pink at the University of the Arts and the Wachovia Cente
Often simplistically tarred with the "bad girl" brush, musician Pink brought her touring show home to Philadelphia this past weekend. And with that visit came a special request to the University of the Arts and the Creative... read the full story
Photo by Flickr user D.G.Oakill Phillyist's quick-picks for your evening agenda. Three indie-pop bands, one R5 Venue. The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart with Depreciation Guild and Cymbals Eat Guitars are at First Unitarian Church . 8 p.m. - All Ages - $12 Movie Monday... read the full story
Le Diamant Brut: ACL Edition w/ Dr. Dog & Flogging Molly
Image by Ryan Collerd from MySpace DR. DOG What’s the Deal : According to Dr. Dog, they’re interested in “three-part harmonies, the out-of-doors, hoagies, vegetables and diminished chords.” And, that’s not a bad way to describe them.... read the full story
Ex-mob investigator abruptly quits casino hearing
The case against a construction company owned by relatives of two high-ranking Philadelphia mobsters took a hit Friday when a key government witness abruptly refused to continue testifying. read the full story
Ex-mob investigator abruptly quits casino hearing
The case against a construction company owned by relatives of two high-ranking Philadelphia mobsters took a hit Friday when a key government witness abruptly refused to continue testifying. read the full story
Ex-mob investigator abruptly quits casino hearing
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- The case against a construction company owned by relatives of two high-ranking Philadelphia mobsters took a hit Friday when a key government witness abruptly refused to continue testifying.... read the full story
Widow sues chopper owner, maker over Hudson crash
PHILADELPHIA — The widow of the small-plane pilot killed in a mid-air collision with a helicopter over the Hudson River has filed suit over the deadly crash. read the full story
Widow sues chopper owner, maker over Hudson crash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The widow of the small-plane pilot killed in a mid-air collision with a helicopter over the Hudson River has filed suit over the deadly crash.... read the full story
Phila.-area gas prices down 1 cent
Local gas prices finished the week by declining once again, with the average for a gallon of regular no-lead down 1 cent, to $2.50, in the five-county Philadelphia area. read the full story
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