Archive for August 22nd, 2012

This Evening: In The Meantime

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

>>>The re-branded In Between Days (from “Left of the Dial dance party” to “the music you grew up with”) will be spinning all of the best 90s jams at The Barbary. Be ready to dance to the grooves from ’92 to ’02. >>>Cinedelphia and the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia present, as part of [...]

UPDATE: For Every “I Septa Philly” There Is A “People Of Septa”

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

That is to say, for every positive Septa story shared on the official I Septa Philly page, there are stories on the opposite side to be shared on the People of Septa Facebook page. You had a great experience on the way to a Phillies game? Here’s a dude dressed like a pimp. You appreciate [...]

Come On Down … To Delaware, Where You Could Be The Next Contestant On The Price Is Right

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

It doesn’t have the same luster as the days of Bob Barker and Rod Roddy, but if you’d like to be a contestant on The Price Is Right, your chance is coming. The show, now hosted by an uncomfortably-skinny version of Drew Carey, is hosting an open audition for a chance to be flown out [...]

Okay, Maybe You Do Have West Nile Virus

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

According to recently released numbers by the CDC, this year’s outbreak of West Nile Virus is the biggest in U.S. history. CNN Health also points out that you can reduce your risk using the four D’s: >>>Use mosquito repellent with DEET >>>Dress in long pants and long sleeves >>>Be especially careful at dusk and dawn [...]

Pitchfork’s People Poll Shows Philadelphia Likes Outkast And The Magnetic Fields More Than The Rest Of America

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

Last year, Pitchfork asked people to rank their top albums released since Pitchfork began in 1996. The numbers have finally all been crunched (and boy, is there a lot of them) and the image above shows two lists based off of the votes of Philadelphians. The top list is simply the top 20 albums based [...]

Noontime Nuggetz: Here Is Your In Between Days Video Playlist

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

In Between Days, every Wednesday at The Barbary, is your go-to-spot for Left of the Dial dance grooves, fun times, and everything else (specifically new wave/postpunk/indie). Michael Prince, one third of the team behind In Between Days, curated this Youtube playlist above as a sampling of some of the vibes you’ll experience at the next [...]

Lefties And Britons Rejoice: Philly’s First Left Hand Bike Lane Coming To Walnut Street

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

You know, life can be hard for the left-handed. Most things in the world are made for ease of use for right-handed people; from computer mice, to video game controllers, and even “World’s Best Dad” coffee mugs. And even though we know what side a bike lane is on doesn’t really have any effect on [...]

It Turns Out That Paul Ryan Appearance At The Union League Did Cost $50,000 A Head

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

Yesterday we mentioned that Vice Presidential nominee and Eddie Munster all-grown-up Paul Ryan was going to be swinging by the Union League for a dinner around 5:30PM and that the cost to be there was maybe $50,000 per person. Well, thanks to our source with some inside info, we know a little bit more today. [...]

Recommended Viewing: Here’s What Philadelphia Looked Like In 1973

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

We here at the Philebs have a bit of a thing for nostalgia, specifically old pictures of our own dear city. That’s why we like this page so much (side note: WHOA). That is also why we were so drawn to the images over here, taken by photojournalist Dick Swanson for the Environmental Protection Agency’s [...]

Readers Cameraphone: How Much To Get To Brooklyn?

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

Complete with cars with fake license plates and fake NYC cops. It was cool to see people ask the fake NY cops for directions. And for once, it’s not Bradley Cooper’s fault. Seeing something around town of note? Cameraphone it to tips[at]philebrity[dot]com.