10. The rats in Rittenhouse Square start to change color. 9. Glen "Hurricane" Schwartz brings out his earth tone bow-ties. 8. Two words: City Hall corruption trials. 7. Pat's Steaks brings back their Pumpkin Spiced Cheesesteak. 6. Kerri-Lee Halkett in boots! 5. Watch the Phillies kick the Brewers' ass! 4. Remind ourselves that the Sixers are a professional Philadelphia sports team. 3. Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz in boots! 2. Mayor Nutter lets his goatee grow in... [continue]

Philebrity reminds us it's been 25 years since we saw Philly's favorite reporter, Jim O'Brien. The Philly Phight breaks down the Phillies Playoff possibilities. Philly Clout has the deets on Councilman Wilson Goode Jr. pulling a McCain media moment. SEPTA Watch likes the new SEPTA TV spots. This Phillyist agrees. But he still hates the bus. The Bicycle Chef takes us on a City Food Tour including two of this Phillyist's favorite food finds: DiBruno... [continue]

Classical Values blames the Democrats for the economic crisis because they forced banks to give low interest mortgages to minorities in the name of socialism. Ummmmmm, ok? Brendan's Calling and he wants you to try Anheuser Busch's new Craft Brew. Amidst all the political kerfuffle and hullaballo comes Jessica's Journal and some quotes from Eckart Tolle. Ahhhhhh. Philly Clout has the scoop on three city council members who want to ban the use of cell... [continue]

Hey baby how are ya! Great! Hold on a sec, I gotta finish this call...[into cell:] Yeah, yeah, yeah, well you tell Chris Knight that if he wants Are You Smarter Than a Brady? on the air by Thanksgiving he's gotta learn to f*cking get along with Jim J. Bullock! Ok, ok, ok, ok, yeah, ok. Great! Call me when you get this message. Thank you, Bobby B, for seeing me. The office looks great!... [continue]

Hey you! Michael Cera fan. Yes, the one wearing the hoodie over the polo shirt. Can't wait to see Michael's new movie Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist? Philebrity has a contest that might just interest your nerdy, emo, super-bad self. Comedian Gregg Gethard tells a heartwarming story of high school bullyism over at Comic Vs. Audience. Dallas Cowboy Pacman Jones disses the Eagles' Sunday win, so Inside the Iggles disses him right the frick back!... [continue]

Philebrity takes us back in time and into God-knows-where! The 700 Level is taking on the freakin' Eagles haters just in time for the season opener this Sunday! The Lunch Counter thought SarPal's speech was pretty terrific. Attytood did not. Speaking of SarPal, Philadelphia Will Do had some issues with Broad Street Reviews' article on Bristol Palin's (aka BritPal) unborn child. SEPTA Watch has some good news: SEPTA is actually making improvements! We just hope... [continue]

Puppy Macbeth I am a big fan of Shakespearean plays that are deconstructed and reimagined. So imagine my surprise when I walked into the Arden Theater and saw the cutest Macbeth ever! A stage of laid down newspaper is easily transformed into the Scottish heath and Dunsinane. Pepper's interpretation of Macbeth is both harrowing and adorable, while Mitzie's Lady Macbeth is snuggly and a revelation ("Out damn spot!" takes on a whole new meaning here).... [continue]

Former Phillyist, now full-time blogger and author, Jen A. Miller made it to the finals of the Hot Blogger Calendar contest. You're next, Jill! Ladies and Gentleman...The Beatles...I mean, The Jonas Brothers! Philly Comedian Doogie Horner teaches Things To Say During Sex over at Comic Vs. Audience. (Buzz Feed picked up the post yesterday. Of course they did, it was about sex.) The Bicycle Chef shows us how to make and can Summer Garden Salsa.... [continue]

7:59 Assembled my ingredients: 1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (about 9 ounces), divided 3 large egg whites, room temperature 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 Keith Olbermann 1 Chris Matthews 3 hours MSNBC Convention Coverage 8:05 Tonight is all about Hillary Clinton and making sure my eggs are room temperature before I try to whip them! 8:12 Melting ½ cup of... [continue]

I have a rock-solid, two-week reason to watch NBC round the clock! I get to read and hear about sports I never knew existed. Like fencing! Wow, who made that up? The Opening Ceremonies made me feel glad to be alive and totally inadequate as a giant-sphere-run-arounder. It is the first and last time I will ever hear the name Michael Phelps. Someone will mess up his body, realllly badly! I get to have Olympic... [continue]

And no, it's not Larry Mendte. Comedian Kent Haines, an almost certain underdog, battled valiantly and hysterically through 139 other comedians to be named Helium's "Philly's Phunniest Person" for 2008! Our good buddy Dave over at Comic Vs. Audience has the recap. While Kent has been doing comedy in Philly for less than a year he has been comedically busy elsewhere, like LA, where he and his partner wrote, sold and star in the Crackle.com... [continue]

Recently my daughter showed up at our house, after a weekend with Mom-Mom, with her fingernails and toenails painted pink. She is 2 years old. As a Dad, I am very protective of my child. I think she is beautiful whether she is dressed up for school pictures, covered in macaroni and cheese or leaking snot from her nose at the rate of a sprung fire hydrant. And while I want the world to think... [continue]

View Larger Map As I get older and we grow closer, I feel it is important to pass on my history and knowledge of Philadelphia to you, my blog reading children (or "blogren"). I first considered an exhaustive 10-volume series meticulously researched, expertly illustrated and cleverly written by me over the next 30 years. What better token of affection and respect can one man give to his audience, nay, the world? But then I thought:... [continue]

Deep in the heart of 20th and Sansom Streets, a murder of Philadelphia comedians have been taking part in Helium Comedy Club’s annual Philly’s Phunniest Person Competition. For the past three years, over 100 local comedians have taken to Helium’s stage with the hope that they will crush their fellow comics and be named Philly’s Phunniest!!! And win $1,000. The battle continues to rage this week, with preliminary rounds this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at... [continue]

My fellow Americans. I stand before you today, at my computer, in awe and humility. When Barack first called me to be his VP, I thought to myself, "Is this just Dave fucking with me?" When he assured me it wasn't and he wasn't—well you could have knocked me over with a feather. It is the dream of many an American boy to be President. However, very few dream to be Vice President. I count... [continue]

So, this Phillyist decided to make a quick trip to the Starbucks in Fairmount this morning. I ordered my grande Pike Place and tried the Stella Berry Bar (eh… I should have had a mini vanilla scone). The cashier gave me my receipt and informed me if I brought it back after 2PM I would get a grande iced coffee drink for only $2! That’s cool, I thought. A little incentive for repeat business later... [continue]

New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram was ticketed for speeding last Friday after being clocked at 69 mph in a 50 mph zone. Ms. Milgram admits she was wrong and plans to pay the $176 ticket. She’ll also receive four points on her license. Jersey drivers…... [continue]

This Phillyist was bummed when hometown actor, improviser and restaurateur Adam Gertler lost The Next Food Network Star to Camden’s Aaron McCargo, Jr. Aaron is a great cook and deserved to win, but you always root for the home team (unless you work in City Hall). Turns out when Adam lost, he really won. While he didn’t get a six-episode try-out of his own cooking show like Aaron did with Big Daddy’s House, he did... [continue]

A steaming hot pile of our favorite things from around the internets. Canadians are still funny. (Via) A 10-year old explains “Nuking the Fridge.” How do you spell “morbid?” (Via) Can you hear me now? No? Good! (Via) Mitch Hedberg is the Tu-Pac of comedians. Another reason to love The AV Club: IMDbates. Mac Nerds! Sync files from your Mac to your iPhone with File Magnet. Do it! (Via) Janeanne Garofolo has remade Tango &... [continue]

The best of the internet, squirted out in flavorful neon globules, just for you. The teaser for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is up. This Phillyist had better start reading the book! Tarantino is that much closer to starting Inglorious Bastards, that glorious bastard! (Via) Local Geeks get some love from CBS3. Go geeks go! The Letter V. It’s all around you! What does an open source movie look like? Here’s the trailer. (Via)... [continue]