
- Time magazine has put together lists of the ten best and five worst US Senators, and there are Philly connections for folks on both lists! Our own Arlen Specter made the best list, getting cited for his "principled contrarianism," which is a great phrase, and is really what we look for in our public figures. Meanwhile, Phillies Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning of Kentucky got a spot on the worst list. How about the traditional round of boos for him from the Philly fans?
- Being a Philly blog, we're required to keep you up to date on the movements of Jon Bon Jovi, so here's your warning: the fellow and his band are playing a show at Citizens Bank Park on July 15. Tickets will go on sale April 29 at 10AM; expect a reminder in an upcoming Ticket Update post. (Via)
- Yesterday was tax day, folks, so we hope you got yours in on time! Of course, you might still be okay if you filed for an extension - as did the multimillionaire governor of our neighboring state of New Jersey. That's right, Jon Corzine filed for an extension! "He said he typically files his returns in early fall because he must wait for final figures from hedge funds and other investments." Well isn't that nice for him. Phillyist wishes we had us a hedge fund we had to wait for final figures from...



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