Don Montrey

It's that time of year again: a chill fills the air, leaves turn delightful shades of red, yellow and brown and improvisers from around the country descend on the City of Brotherly Love for the annual Philadelphia Improv Festival. Phillyist sat down with festival producer Alli Soowal to talk about... continue reading on Phillyist

I have been very vocal of my support for Senator President-Elect Obama on the Facebook, which has drawn both support and ire from fellow Facebookians. (No one can ire more than people with free time on their hands as they troll social networks while at work. I know because I... continue reading on Phillyist

Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin, the original "Hockey Mom," brings her only expertise to the Wachovia Center this Saturday to drop the first puck as part of the Flyers' Season Opener against the New York Rangers. While this is a brilliant bit of publicity on behalf of the Flyers,... continue reading on Phillyist

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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.... continue reading on Phillyist

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.... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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!... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist

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... continue reading on Phillyist