Entries from Phillyist tagged with 'navyyard'
January 7, 2008
After months of anticipation it has finally arrived: Inauguration Day. Not presidential, sadly; no, we have to endure that circus for another year yet. Today is the day Michael Nutter officially takes the reins as mayor and turns this city around, making it cleaner and safer (hopefully not in that order). Sadly if you don't have your tickets by now you will not be witnessing the event; the only public ticketed event, an "Inaugural Celebration"......
Continue Reading "Brand New Day"May 30, 2007
Some depressing news: the first eagle's nest in Philadelphia in two centuries, which was located in the Navy Yard, has failed. Wildlife officials believe the eaglet or eaglets were eaten by predators soon after the eggs hatched. To cheer us up, how about some news of a hometown hero getting honored? "Rabbi Philip Warmflash, executive director of the Jewish Outreach Partnership in Philadelphia, is one of three Jewish educators nationwide selected to receive a......
Continue Reading "Yo, Philly in the News"May 11, 2007
Can't get enough of those Butterscotch Krimpets? Lucky you: Tastykake is building a new facility at the Navy Yard! In less pleasant news, Philly's death count since January 1 is now 140. That. Is. Terrifying. Planning on taking a fun vacation this summer? If you book before May 31, Southwest wants to make sure you do it cheaper. They're celebrating three years in Philly, and we need an excuse to travel. In case you......
Continue Reading "Yo, Philly in the News"February 15, 2007
We know we told you about this earlier today, but there's no such thing as too much coverage on a good, or entertaining, story. This promises to be both. Common logic dictates that if, mere months ago you were indicted for tax fraud, your chances of winning a mayoral race are slim. Same for if you don’t live in the city where you are seeking office. Or the same state in which that city is......
Continue Reading "“Mayor! Now that’s a good idea! I can run for mayor.”"