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On December 9, 1981, Officer Daniel Faulkner was brutally murdered by an assailant whose identity has since been the subject of historical speculation. There are myriad theories as to the identity of the murderer, many of which are ridiculous, but some of which deserve merit and further investigation beyond blindly being dismissed as "just another conspiracy theory." As I write this, it is 3:51 a.m. on December 9, 2007. I am sitting on the ledge...

It's a week of season enders, that's for sure. Get in the last bit of the regular season while you can!

A Quirky Column about Dog Walking Adventures in the City of Dog-Owning Love...

This is truly a week for chamber music in all shapes and sizes.

The description of this video on YouTube reads: "camera in one hand, handlebar in the other, going south on Locust Street through Center City." See the error?

*The Schuylkill was originally used for recreation...a use they hope to renew. (It's nice enough to cruise on, but you won't catch this Phillyist kayaking in it. It's a bit too murky for us to chance falling in.)

As a lead-in to tomorrow’s Bloomsday Celebration, literati will be taking up a pub crawl in Joyce’s honor. The show gets rolling at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Fergie’s Pub (1214 Sansom Street), then continues with an Irish bar tour to McGillin’s (1310 Drury Street), Irish Pub (1123 Walnut Street) and Fadó (1500 Locust Street). If you don’t know your Ulysses from your Odyssey and are going to meet some book folks tonight, we suggestion you join in the fun at McGillin’s since Fergie’s will host a Joyce-themed discussion.

Using Mexico’s political unrest and ballooning foreign debt as a justification, France sent 6,000 of its soldiers to invade Mexico in 1862. On May 5th of that year, 2,000 ill-equiped but passionate Mexican citizens defeated the mighty French army in Puebla.Every year, on May 5th, it has been traditional to honor those brave fighters by partaking in a night of music, tequila and authentic Mexican cuisine.Following are a list of local Philadelphia-based eateries where one can join in the celebration:Tequilas – Maragritas and sangria by the pitcher as well as tecate and a wide variety of tequilas.... 106 S 13th StreetEl Vez – Fun, whimsical, atmosphere and prepared to order guacamole made tableside to suit your palate.

Bobbi Block, artistic director for ComedySportz

. The 4th Annual Philly Knit Out offers a chance for local craftsters to socialize, trade secrets, learn new skills, and even do some good.

Phillyist has just gotten the sad, sad news that University City fixture Bobby Koch, of Koch's Deli at 43rd and Locust Street, has died.