Archive for October, 2011

Readers Cameraphone: This Is What Comcast HQ Looks Like During The Boiling Fury That Is #occupyphilly

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Occupied Philly. Comcast at 9:45 am. It keeps occurring to us that these folks might really, really be in the wrong place. Seeing something around town of note? Cameraphone it to: tips[at]philebrity[dot]com.

Daily Poll: OMG Where To #occupy Next?

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Oh hey, we’re going to try doing a Daily Poll each morning now, wherein we ask you, the people of Philadelphia, random things about your life here, and on Earth. Got a question you want to see the people answer? Suggest it at: tips[at]philebrity[dot]com. Yesterday’s Poll: Predict The #occupyphilly Outcome!

Frankly, We’re Worried Far More About This Than We Are By #occupyphilly

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

I mean, if you wanna talk about stated goals and a clear agenda, this little fucker surely has them both.

Editorial: How #occupyphilly Is Like The Bush Admin, And Why We’re Paying Attention Anyway

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

So here’s the deal with us and Occupy Philly. Some people were not fans of our snarky reporting on the event, a tone we usually reserve for everything we report on. But, as it turns out, we do have actual opinions on the whole situation, and we figured on the eve of the event, we [...]

Update: Nutter, Ramsey Holding #occupyphilly Press Conference Right Now

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Our Jim Adair is there now, we’ll be updating here as info comes in. UPDATE: Mayor Nutter, Commissioner Ramsey, and Deputy Mayor For Public Safety Everett Gillison addressed the press at 3:45PM. Representatives from Occupy Philly had just met with the Mayor — among them, attorney Larry Krasner and a rep from the ACLU — [...]

Former NBC CEO Jeff Zucker Coming To Drexel

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Jeff Zucker, perhaps most known as being the head of NBC while the whole Jay Leno/Conan O’Brien thing went down, will be speaking at Drexel’s Bossone Auditorium at 6:30PM next Wednesday. The man who championed Joey and signed Donald Trump on for The Apprentice will, “discuss his time at NBC, his next venture, the highly [...]

City Hall Currently Discussing Plans And Price Tag For #occupyphilly

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

As you can guess, the decision by the #occupyphilly movement, such as it is, to set up camp in City Hall tomorrow is rife with what could turn out to be some very distressing problems. In a call to the Mayor’s office to ascertain what kind of city resources would likely be spent on managing [...]

Readers Photoshop: HUNTER PENCE KNOWS: IT’S NEVER TOO LATE FOR #BLACKTACO

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Good Game, Let’s go Eat. Oh man. We are as fascinated as the next man that this meme seems to want to come back.

Dept. Of Spinoffs: Eddie Got A Radio Show!

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

To listen, click above or click here to listen with iTunes. Got an HD radio? Tune in to 88.5-2 FM HD! This is going to be awesome: Philebrity Radio’s own Eddie Austin got a new show on XPN2, and it’s ON THE AIR NOW! VIBES!

Noontime Nuggetz: Bert Jansch, R.I.P.

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

We’re saddened today to learn that legendary Scottish guitarist Bert Jansch has passed away at the age of 67. Jansch, a brilliant solo artist in his own rite as well as a co-founder of the boundary-pushing group The Pentangle, saw his music appreciated worldwide throughout his lifetime. But in recent years, his influence played out [...]

That Didn’t Take Long: The “With Love, #occupyphilly” Tumblr

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

And they’re off! Also, will somebody hip the kids over at occupyphilly.org that this BBC video is a Yes Men hoax? Jesus.

Readers Photoshop: Secret Phillies Squirrel And The Return Of Black Taco?

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

From our buds at Bitby. Notice the actual DN story they kept and, ahahahaha. BLACK TACO!

The Way We Live Now: Free Lojacks For The Old And Loopy!

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

From today’s pile of City Hall press releases: “Mayor Nutter, Councilman Kelly and LoJack SafetyNet will announce a program to provide 1,500 SafetyNet devices at no cost to caregivers in the Philadelphia market with six months of service also at no charge. SafetyNet devices are available for any individual with a cognitive condition that may [...]

You Know, It’s A Shame, Because Just A Little While Ago, There Was A Guy Occupying City Hall One Time For Eight Years

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

But then he went and got on line for an iPhone and we never saw him again. Sort of like what will happen with Occupy Wall Street when the new iPhone drops in a few days. Ironic, no?

Daily Poll: Predict The #occupyphilly Outcome!

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Oh hey, we’re going to try doing a Daily Poll each morning now, wherein we ask you, the people of Philadelphia, random things about your life here, and on Earth. Got a question you want to see the people answer? Suggest it at: tips[at]philebrity[dot]com.

This Evening: Time For Your Fall Philebrity Salon Checkup!

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Ooh, that liver looks entirely too healthy. Please see us ASAP. Tonight, we’ll even have that Ken Burns thing on.

Artist Hub/Show Space/Bar/Rent-Free Living Coming To The Eraserhood

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Underground Arts, currently under development in the basement of the Wolf Building at 12th and Callowhill, is shaping up to be a place where art can be performed and displayed, food and drink can be had, and artists can live rent-free when preparing for their show. According to Naked Philly, the 12,000 square-foot space is [...]

Today’s Phillies Links: Rollins Is Probably Leaving And Howard Eskin Must Bike Across The Country

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

>>>A profile of the supposedly famous Pistachio girl of CBP [Philly.com Sports] >>>Jimmy Rollins will not give Phillies “hometown discount” [MLB.com] >>>After game 2, Max Talbot brought two co-eds back to Pat Burrell‘s old place, and all was right with the world [Crossing Broad] >>>And in Eagles news, Howard Eskin must eat his words and [...]

National Museum Of American Jewish History Calling For Donations

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Independence Mall’s National Museum of American Jewish History has stepped up its call for donations less than a year after it opened its doors. According to a report in The Inquirer the museum, “sharply reduced its attendance expectations and stepped up the call for donations to support its day-to-day operations.” The inky also points out [...]

Noontime Nuggetz: The Child At Cheri Honkala’s Side Definitely Does Not Feel Like Occupying Wall Street

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

See how this kid feels? That’s how we feel.