Here at the Philebs, we are of the belief that “free” is one of the greatest words in our fine language. This coming Saturday, there is a truly free event going on that has us a bit excited. Down at Sigma Sound (212 N. 12th Street), the VitaminWater Uncapped show, curated by The Ravonettes, is [...]

Philadelphia, PA – A rare 5.9 earthquake shook the HotMovies.com corporate headquarters Tuesday afternoon, resulting in nobody hurt and nothing damaged, but terrifying everyone inside. The building was briefly evacuated, and the east-coasters, un-used to geological events of any kind, were both literally and figuratively shaken. “I won’t be able to sleep tonight. I’ll be [...]

On frankford ave at Montgomery. Perhaps a result of the quake? (cops say a tractor trailer took out a tree) Seeing something around town of note? Cameraphone it to: tips[at]philebrity[dot]com.

Seen at UPenn. Clearly the lord is protecting workers from any potential aftershocks: We really can’t tell if the writer of that sign intended the word “danger” to go along with it or not. Seeing something around town of note? Cameraphone it to: tips[at]philebrity[dot]com.

Our feelings about Yelp are well documented, and now we have a place to go and revel in our distaste for it. Fuck You Yelper is one of our favorite websites to come around in a while. From reviews like “Don’t park here at night or they’ll tow your car like the asses they are” [...]

Vince Fumo‘s 4 1/2 year prison sentence for federal corruption charges has been tossed aside, but his conviction has not. According to an Associated Press report, prosecutors had fought to have Fumo’s sentence tossed out because Fumo was sentenced “far below federal sentencing guidelines.” The court agreed with prosecutors that the original judge, U.S. District [...]

Did you feel it? We felt it here and are receiving reports of it as far north as NYC. We’re also receiving reports of some evacuations in Center City. We’ll keep you updated, but we can’t help but feel the west coast laughing at us right now. Where did you guys feel it? UPDATE: 6 [...]

Renowned for their incredible live shows, My Morning Jacket is playing the Mann Center tonight with support from the lovely Neko Case. Speaking from experience, we can say any show involving Jim James is truly not one to miss. Here’s the bad news: we only have one pair of tickets. Here’s the good news: you [...]

Local musicians and Philebrity tipsters Work Drugs are big-time proponents of the summer sound, and with summer coming to an end, what is one to do? Release an end of summer jam of course. “Summer Girl” comes with an appropriately nostalgic summer video, reminding us that it will all be over soon. In addition, Work [...]

No matter your opinion of Pitchfork, when an good artist gets a good review from the tastemaker, it’s a pretty great thing. And when that artist’s output is given the title “Best New Music,” well that’s even better. The War On Drugs‘ newest record Slave Ambient has just received that title, along with an 8.3 [...]

Mayor Nutter signed an executive order today, establishing the new Office of Innovation and Technology (IT). The Office of IT will replace the Division of Technology and Adel Ebeid, former New Jersey state Chief Technology Officer, will serve as the city’s first Chief Innovation Officer. Technically Philly conducted an interview with Ebeid, in which he [...]

Urban Outfitters has been a bit of a lightning rod for controversy, and it seems to just continue. Hailey Clauson, a 16-year old model from California, is suing the Philadelphia-based company and other retailers who carried a shirt with the image to the right on it. According to E! Online, “Clauson claims the “blatantly salacious” [...]

The Daily News reports that now-former School District of Philadelphia superintendent Arlene Ackerman‘s buyout package is worth $905,000. The DN also points out, “The buyout she received today is much higher than the $180,000 that former Philadelphia schools CEO Paul Vallas got when he left in 2007.” Read the whole story here.

This past Friday, some of Philadelphia’s greatest geek minds came together for the first annual Philadelphia Geek Awards, presented by Geekadelphia. Nominees, friends, and presenters dressed their absolute best for the event (and our own Jim nerded out about this TARDIS dress for a minute). Awards were given out to Best New Blog (Drink Philly [...]

The 18th Pale Descendents, a recently formed Smiths cover band, one night had a dream that somebody loved them, and they hope to turn that into a monthly Smiths night in Philadelphia. A night where members of the Moz army can come together to dance, mope, and be happy in the haze of a drunken [...]

Spotted in Overbrook: Seeing something around town of note? Cameraphone it to: tips[at]philebrity[dot]com.

GQ‘s “The Impossible, Inevitable Redemption of Michael Vick,” from the September issue featuring Mark Sanchez (really?) on the cover, features this little snippet everyone seems to be latching on to: I think I can say this now, because it’s not going to hurt anybody’s feelings, and it’s the truth,” Vick tells me a few weeks [...]

After this batshit crazy display, could it have ever gone any other way? Good riddance, and bon chance on the poetry slam circuit, you malevolent freak.

Hey: Like we were telling you before, it’s been a truly proud moment to watch Damn!, the debut feature documentary by Sons O’ Philebs Kristian Almgren and Aaron Fisher-Cohen about Jimmy “The Rent Is Too Damn High” McMillan, come out and garner coast-to-coast praise. And on Monday, August 29th, we’ll be stoked to host all [...]

FRIDAY: >>>The Philadelphia Folk Festival is going on all weekend up in Schwenksville, and they’ve got some pretty great performers all weekend long. A sampling of today’s lineup: Justin Townes Earle(above), Hoots & Hellmouth, Birdie Busch, and John Flynn. >>>The First Unitaran Church welcomes Sub Pop duo and Wolf Parade side project Handsome Furs. Support [...]