True story: It’s 1989. Young Joey Sweeney is in the third row at the TLA ‚Äî this is when they still had seats ‚Äî desperately, anxiously awaiting for The Sundays to come on. Because The Sundays are one of the little jerk’s favorite bands. Looking back now, it’s hard to say why, but there are [...]

“i imagine it is only a matter of time before Philadelphia bans eating and drinking in restaurants and bars.” Congratulations, that is one of the most asinine statements I’ve heard to date and the very reason uneducated people like yourself should be barred from having any impact on the rest of our lives. Moving beyond [...]

Robert Hazard and J.C. Dobbs and those Bryan Ferry moves! Good Lord!

Me:”How would you describe your fashion sense?”
Audrey: “Obnoxious.”
Zui: “Clown vomit.”
(Both laugh and agree on clown vomit being most suitable.)
Me: “Is there anything about your particular style you like a lot? Something that you do that no one else seems to be doing?
Audrey: “Underwear. As pants.”
Zui: “I don’t wear pants anymore. Just leggings. And she doesn’t [...]

>>> If the brothers and sisters are truly running the city, then how come it’s 2006, and Street’s cronies are still, unbelievably, going down? Oh, right. Because Street’s pals are seriously like the lamest criminals ever. [DN]
>>> Confidential to Ed Goppelt: Listen, man, don’t ask Vince Fumo so many damn questions. It just confuses the [...]

Oh, that Rico Suave! Look out, Byko.
DP: Breaking News ‚Äî The Rich Are Still “Idle”

>>> OVER THE LINE! The Big Lebowski is at the Troc’s Movie Monday. As an added bonus, the Troc is now doing something called “The Wheel Of Terriffic,” which is just like, whoa. What is it? Find out at 7pm.
>>> You can still smoke at Bob & Barbara’s.
>>> And of course, Phillies’ final regular season [...]

I want to make a contentious point, and one that I don’t make for the sake of gladiatorial insinuations, or allusions of grandeur. The Wire is not only a better show, but more specifically a better show about criminality and race in the United States than The Sopranos could ever hope to be. This is [...]

My God it’s a beautiful day out there today. And party season has officially begun. Between that Spank Rock show on Friday, the big Hancock Street Fair this Saturday and details of the Philebrity Weekender Vol. II ready to drop like any minute now, it seems like there is something cool to do every day [...]

Man. In case you somehow missed this, you seriously need to stop everything you are doing right now and listen to Michael Klein’s interview with Stevie Nicks Neil Stein. It will surely make you think twice next time before you go on a 10-year Percs/coke/martini spree. Ah, who are you kidding. You love to [...]

It used to be so much easier when young people just did drugs.

>>> “Oh, yes, Jeeves, why thank you! Before the 8:13 express rolls in, would you mind disposing of this crack pipe? Yes, hiding it in the base of Philadelphia Weekly honor box as usual would be just fine. Very fine indeed, old chum.” Concierge service arrives at PATCO. Maybe. [Inky]
>>> And honestly: Just what kind [...]

Some of you ’90s relics may have noticed that fellow ’90s relics Betty Whitetrash reunited for this year’s Binge Festival ‚Äî the annual pre-Fringe fundraiser. BW, often known as much for a live-fast-die-in-a-Misfits-t-shirt-and-sweatpants ethos as they were for their fun take on speed (or just speedy) metal, made no bones about their enthusiasm for returning [...]

In no particular order:
¬? Fuck. [CBS3]
¬? Shit. [Inky]
¬? God DAMN it. [ActionNews]
¬? Fucking hell. [DN]
¬? Oh come on now. [Metro]
¬? Oh look this one has a little graphic. [NBC10]
¬? Ah, but once! [YouTube]
Got a favorite smoking in Philly story? Wanna tell us about where you took your last puff in the ol’ 215? Better yet, [...]

Come on up to Northern Liberties for the biggest Series 1021 event yet! Note: Table space is still available, but not for much longer! For info, drop a line to ruth[at]philebrity[dot]com. Meanwhile, check out these fantastic bands:
The Cobbs ¬? Relay ¬? Future Tips ¬? American Sneakers ¬? Rarebirds
Stay tuned for updates and mp3s all week [...]

‘Cos no one likes a wet dog.

¬?The Capitol Years beat drums and their own personal best.
¬? The Po-Po beat on some dude that they’re never gonna hear the end of it from.
¬? Pitchfork itself is kinda beat. As in, “We wouldn’t beer goggle this beat dude/chick if they were the last M83 fans in the world.”
¬? Rittenhouse Square beats it meat [...]

FRIDAY:
>>> Spanks a lot, and thanks for the mammaries! Spank Rock at the Troc with Plastic Little and every other so-and-so you know. This show just got white hot, so we banged on the wall and asked Tommy Up what the dilly was: Over 500 presold already, so get while the gettin’s good and do [...]

What’s with the guy flying the anti-abortion plane around the city the last three days with a picture of a fetus and daniel pearl’s head?
We’d love to say this is a wildly ill-advised Rick Santorum move, but hey, you got us, we’re stumped. For the love of God, someone please send pics and video of [...]

CREI is building 22 townhouses across the street from American Loft at American & Brown Streets.
This is going to be the first gated community in Northern Liberties. All homes will have 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
Oh dear God.
QCondominiums: Strait Is The Gate
NoLibs.org: Where Opinions Are Often Even More Like Assholes Than They Normally Already Are
Previously: [...]