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Xiu Xiu's new album tackles serious topics
Courierpostonline.com
Apr 26There's a proportional relationship between how artistic a band is and how seriously you should take said band. Is this song a statement or a party starter? Is that outfit ironic or insightful? Jamie Stewart, of art-rock/synth band Xiu Xiu, doesn't see... »
Ring a bell for Chief Tamanend
Plan Philly
Apr 26April 26, 2012 By Kellie Patrick GatesFor PlanPhilly An early American holiday honoring the Lenni Lenape chief who signed a treaty of peace with William Penn will be celebrated with traditional bell ringing in Old City. »
Boat Fire on Delaware River
NBC Philadelphia Local
Apr 26A boat fire broke out around 11:15 a.m. Thursday on the Delaware River near Penn's Landing. Thick smoke could be seen coming from the 40-foot vessel named "The Sod Master" that was docked near Dave & Busters at 320 S Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The... »
Fire Destroys Boat On Delaware River
Myfox Philadelphia
Apr 26FOX 29 News obtains video from a passerby that shows a boat fully engulfed in flames outside Dave & Busters in Philadelphia. »
2nd Annual Cupcake Competition In Northern Liberties Will Benefit Philabudance
CBS3.com
Apr 24It's the second annual "Cupcake Smash," at the Piazza at Schmidt's. »
Latest Blog Posts in Detail
Take Your Pick in This Weekend's Festival Food Grab Bag
Grub Street Philadelphia
May 18Don't forget that sipper. With events happening all around the city this weekend, it’s more than just geographical proximity that will be a factor in picking which festival to visit. It’s all about the food, now isn’t it? There will be food trucks in K... »
Reader Mailbag: Vacant Property Owners in Philadelphia
The Somers Blog
Apr 27With the recent fire in Kensingtonthat took the lives of two of our firefighters, we think this email discussion from one of our blog readers may be of interest: Good evening Stephanie, I came across your blog while attempting to help a friend find co... »
Weekend Playoffs Alert: The Flyers Start Round 2 Of The NHL Playoffs On Sunday, While The Sixers Gear Up For Game 1 Of The NBA Playoffs On Saturday
Uwishunu
Apr 27It’s a great weekend for Philadelphia sports, with two teams in the playoffs: the Flyers play the New Jersey Devils this Sunday at 3 p.m. in Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs, while the Sixers kick off their playoff run against the Chicago Bulls on Saturda... »
Weekend Warrior, April 27 - 29
The Deli Philly Scene
Apr 27Tonight Maggot House is hosting a packed bill to raise funds for Calcutta House (located at 16th and Girard Ave.), a clinic that provides housing, daily medical care, and social services to homeless (or soon to be homeless) men and women suffering from... »
Weekend Picks: Flavors Of The Avenue, Science Fest Astronomy Night, Penn Relays, Fairmount Arts Crawl, Fishtown Shadfest, Philadelphia Antiques Show, Flyers, Sixers And More
Uwishunu
Apr 27It’s a completely jam-packed weekend with spring festivals, street fairs, great theater, exhibitions and much more. Oh, yeah, and the Sixers and Flyers in the playoffs. No big deal. Our top picks for your best weekend, below: Friday, April 27 MANNA Mea... »