Watch Mark Wahlberg Attempt To Do The Weather

The actor tested out his meteorology skills when he stopped by Fox 29 in Philadelphia to promote his new film Broken City with director Allen Hughes.

Tommy Wesely 4 months ago 63 responses

Philadelphia Polling Place Puts Voting Booths Next To Obama Mural

A curious location for balloting at the Franklin School in Philadelphia. UPDATE: Judge orders mural covered up.

Zeke Miller 6 months ago 2 responses

The Onion Ceases Distribution In D.C., Philadelphia

A sad day for lovers of Joe Biden, satire.

McKay Coppins a year ago 9 responses

Vigilante Cell Phone Jammer Is A Bona Fide Super Hero

Because he’s the hero we deserve, but not the one we need right now. This is Eric, and he’s fond of using an illegal cell phone jammer to silence people being loud and rude on Philadelphia’s public transportation. Do they make these for iPods and babies?

Gavon Laessig a year ago 71 responses

Penguin Storm Ahead

NBC 10 Philadelphia meteorologist Bill Henley identified a severe penguin storm headed toward Harrisburg during his weather forecast Wednesday morning.

star941fm a year ago 14 responses

NBA Dance Party

This photo is amazing. During the Heat/76ers game, a rather fierce bout of voguing erupted. Heat indeed, Chris Bosh…Heat indeed. And keep a special eye out for LeBron James.

Gavon Laessig a year ago 25 responses

Flyers Fans Gang Beat Rangers Fans After NHL Winter Classic

The Big Lead uncovered this video that taints an otherwise awesome sporting event. This altercation broke out outside the famous Geno’s cheesesteaks in South Philly on Monday - look for a knockout at :28. One of the Rangers fans was an off-duty cop and an Iraq War Vet.

Mike Hayes a year ago 23 responses

16 Beautiful Photos From The NHL Winter Classic

Warmer than usual weather conditions delayed the start of the NHL’s annual outdoor Winter Classic two hours on Monday, with the Rangers ultimately prevailing 3-2 over the Flyers at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The game, and stunning photography that accompanied it, was well worth the wait.

Mike Hayes a year ago 40 responses

“It’s Always Sunny” Goes To The Jersey Shore

The gang goes to the Jersey Shore. And it is glorious. (via gotchamediablog.com) Watch Video ›

Matt Wilstein a year ago 46 responses

Hair Band Cinderella Shills For Hot Dog Chain

Before becoming one of the ’80s most iconic heavy metal recording artists, the Philly-based foursome got hairspray money by doing commercials for Pat’s Chili Dogs. Air date: 1983. (via.) Watch Video ›

Brian Abrams a year ago 16 responses

Guy Named Casey Anthony Getting Death Threats

Don’t feel too sorry for him. He had his phone number on Facebook. (via mediaite.com) View Media ›

TV on the Internet a year ago 49 responses

Migratory Patterns Of Fresh Princes

Like the magnificent Swallows of Capistrano, the wild Princes of Fresh make a preternatural journey across thousands of miles. Boy are Will Smith’s arms tired. Rimshot followed by groans. View Image ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 52 responses

Philly Police Think They Have More Rights Than You

I’m surprised he didn’t arrested. Watch Video ›

WickedHype 2 years ago 3 responses

A Visual Metaphor For Last Night’s Snow Storm

The Northeast got pounded by another blast of white stuff, bringing Washington D.C. to its knees and dropping more than twelve inches on New York. Last night on Philadelphia’s Fox29, weatherman John Bolaris illustrated the rigid, punishing front. View Image ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 21 responses

Massive Explosion in Philadelphia

A leaking gas line exploded in Philadelphia this morning, killing one and injuring five, all of it caught on video. Horrifying and amazing at the same time. Watch Video ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 62 responses

Bike Share Technology is Coming to Philly on feedproxy.google.com ›

Much like the systems already in place in Denver and Chicago, Philadelphia residents will soon be seeing pods springing up around town that will house the shared bikes. They are free for the first half hour of use, after that small charges accrue every additional 30 minutes.

Google Reader 2 years ago respond

Philadelphia’s Blogger License: $300 on citypaper.net ›

Yes, even your crappy Blogspot site about the cheese your cat likes will be subject to the licensing fee. The city considers any blog with the potential for revenue to be a business, and thus subject to their bureaucratic restrictions.

Scott Lamb 2 years ago 21 responses

Efforts in Philadelphia to Save Showpiece Ships

Three historic but badly aging ships sit along the Delaware River as supporters pursue various schemes to revive them. View Image ›

NYTimes 2 years ago respond

Death of the Drexel Shaft

An early morning implosion of the Amtrak Steam Plant called Drexel Shaft near 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Never heard of it. But I like to watch things go boom. via. Watch Video ›

Cornell C. 3 years ago 8 responses

Art to Make You Laugh (and Cry) on nytimes.com ›

There is a particularly Philadelphian brand of hardy, low-budget, do-it-yourself, do-it-for-love creativeness evident in art and art spaces across the city.

NYTimes 3 years ago respond

Racist Pool Club

The terrible staff at The Valley Swim Club barred a bunch of Black campers from swimming after fear that they would change “the complexion of the club.” The club, which boasts “open membership,” is apparently welcoming to all types of Caucasian, bigoted a-holes. View Media ›

Eliot Glazer 3 years ago 44 responses

Fake SEPTA Sign Tells It Like It Is on philebrity.com ›

For weeks now, we’ve been hearing tell of a very well-executed signage prank, laid all over, deep within the byways of SEPTA that, once and for all, aiming to tell the truth about what is perhaps the nation’s most inefficient (and certainly the most surly) public transit system. This is that sign.

Google Reader 3 years ago respond

Car Hits Philly Crowd, Killing 3 Kids; Mom Injured on us.rd.yahoo.com ›

AP - A woman is in critical condition after a car being chased by Philadelphia police crashed into a crowd and killed three young children, at least one of them hers.

Yahoo News 3 years ago respond

Sarah Palin Booed at Hockey Game

Sarah Palin was met with a chorus of boos Saturday night at a hockey game in Philadelphia. The “Hockey Mom” was in town to drop the ceremonial first puck at the Philadelphia Flyers’ season opener, but this town doesn’t take too kindly to strangers. These are the same fans who threw a rain of batteries at J.D. Drew and hurled snowballs at Santa Claus. So, you’ve got to wonder, what were Palin’s handlers thinking? Watch Video ›

Brian Ries 4 years ago respond

Voter Intimidation at Drexel University

Students at Drexel University in Philadelphia have been seeing anonymous flyers warning that undercover police officers will be making arrests at polling places. View Image ›

Eric Buth 4 years ago respond