Thomas Daley, a 45-year old Phoenixville man who owns 16 apartments in Norristown, has been arrested and accused of spying on female tenants. Michelle Obama will make several appearances this week in the Philadelphia area. John McCain spoke yesterday at the Delaware County Courthouse. The new penny, unveiled yesterday morning, was designed partly in Philadelphia. A 52-year-old man was in critical condition after being shot in the Mill Creek section of West Philadelphia last......

Last Friday night, the Black Lily Film and Musical Festival's Opening Concert stayed good from the second it started. The evening was hosted by Ryva, of Decibel Live, and just as Decibel Live lets no one stay on stage at Mill Creek's First Tuesday event if they're not performing well, or have gone over their time limit, she kept the pace moving and the crowd energized and entertained all night. The evening was filled with......

Early last month, Phillyist discovered Waheed when they played a show at the Khyber. With members on vocals, guitar, bass, drums and scratching, this group (formerly known as Kameelah Waheed and Government Cheese) has cultivated a unique sound that's part funk, part rock, part hip hop and all good. On Mizu, their current album, you can hear how all of their influences come together, especially on tracks like "Fall Back," which consists of crisp......

The Farm Aid concert might not be rocking Camden until Sept. 30, but events leading up to the big schebang start this Saturday morning with the Urban Farm and Garden Bike Tour. So hop on that mountain bike you bought with good intentions (to save gas? For exercise?) and petal over to the Weavers Way Co-Op (Washington Lane between Arleigh St. and Chew Ave. in Mount Airy) for a lesson in Philadelphia’s urban farms.......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Decibel:  Live Freestyle Fellowship.  9:30 PM, $5 At Mill Creek Tavern. 4200 Chester Avenue. (21+) Big Shot: Weekly night of '60s & '70s reggae at The M Room (15 W. Girard); Free (21+) Comedy Open Mic Night at Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom St.). Two hours of comedy for just $5 (+ the cost of two menu items). Got a frugal tip?  Send it here and share the......