The Phillies beat the Brewers yesterday afternoon to win the Nation League Division Series. At almost the same time, the Eagles suffered an embarrassing loss to the Washington Redskins, but most Philadelphians were ignoring that and focusing on the positive, not to mention the upcoming National League Championship Series where the Phillies will face the LA Dodgers. Your deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania in time for the presidential election is today. So......

As I’m sure everyone who reads this column has Phillies playoff fever, I’m not even going to waste your time with a rant this week. (Also, I’m on vacation about to go to the Tampa Bay v. Chicago ALDS game and the tailgate is calling me.) Things are looking up for the Phils. Huge outing by Brett "Boom. Outta Here." Myers last night. I’ll never stop thanking him for the best sound bite I’ve heard......

On Sunday I attended my second ever NFL game. The first game I attended was the Giants at the Redskins. The outcome of that game was inconsequential to my overall enjoyment of the matchup. I liked neither the Giants nor the Redskins. I don’t even think I really enjoyed the experience. It was mainly a function of the ridiculous drive that has to be made in order to reach FedEx Field (the home of the......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Heroes (Mon, 8PM-11PM, NBC) At long last, the third season of this popular show following various groups of super-powered beings begins. From 8 to 9, a Countdown to the Premiere special, hosted by cast members, provides a review of important plot points, a lineup of suspects in Nathan's shooting, a look at the special effects process, a sample of translated episodes airing internationally (they were apparently really......

So, due to technical difficulties (or personal difficulties) here are the week's picks as an un-elaborated post. Hence: quick style! FALCONS (-5) over ChiefsBILLS (-9) over RaidersTITANS (-5) over TexansBengals (+13) over GIANTSCardinals (+3) over REDSKINSPATRIOTS (-13) over DolphinsBEARS (-3) over BucsPanthers (+3) over VikingsSEAHAWKS (-9) over Rams49ERS (-4) over LionsBRONCOS (-5) over SaintsJaguars (+6) over COLTSRAVENS (-2) over BrownsPACKERS (+3) over CowboysJets (+8) over CHARGERS Oh yeah, there's that other game this Sunday... Steelers......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Monday Night Football: Eagles at Cowboys (Mon, 8:30PM-11:30PM, ABC & ESPN) The Monday night game this week is one of the really big games for Philly fans—the one in Dallas. Here's hoping they give the Cowboys the same brutal treatment they gave the Rams. It's a short week for the Birds this week, too; you can tune in to CBS at 4:15 on Sunday to see them......

The NFL peeves me in a number of ways, but nothing peeves me more than its most ridiculous rule: "Unsportsmanlike Conduct" penalty for excessive celebration. It's absolutely unnecessary. The NFL is, after all, an outlet for entertainment; the least the league could do is justify those outrageous ticket prices and offer the fans some true entertainment. That's not to say that the games never entertain, but the Dallas/Cleveland game was not entertaining last week, but......

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!......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Funny Ha-Ha: Improv and Sketch Comedy from Rare Bird Show and Meg & Rob, part of Philly Fringe, at the Adrienne Mainstage (2030 Sansom), 8:30PM. $10 ($5 for the 25 and under crowd) Video Vault: Andrew’s Video Vault featuring Rain Without Thunder and The Handmaid’s Tale at the Rotunda (4014 Walnut), 8PM. Free Game Time: FootballOutsiders.com Editor-in-Chief Aaron Schatz participates in discussion and analysis of the upcoming 2008......

On the anniversary of 9/11, the Inquirer considers the Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville (John McCain will speak there today), and takes a look at how schools in the area observe the date. Pennsylvania's smoking ban goes into effect today. A 74-year-old grandmother of six was struck by a SEPTA bus Monday at Broad and Oregon. She died yesterday of her injuries. Only hours before her death, a man in a wheelchair was struck......

This Sunday starts another fantastic NFL season. (Yesterday's slop-fest doesn't count as the start of the season.) And Bird, Bird, Bird, Bird is the word. Or Birds, as it is. The fighting Rams of St. Louis make a stop in the City of Brotherly Love this Sunday for what should not be much of a match up against this years Philadelphia Eagles. Journalistic note of integrity: I am from the ‘other’ side of the Commonwealth......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. The Democratic National Convention (Mon-Thu, 6PM-12AM, CNN; Mon-Thu, 8PM-11PM, WHYY; Mon-Thu, 5PM-12AM, CSPAN; Mon-Thu, 7PM-2AM, MSNBC; Mon-Thu, 9:45PM-11:15PM, Fox News; Mon-Thu, 10PM-11PM, CBS; Mon-Thu, 10PM-11PM, ABC; Mon-Thu, 10PM-11PM, NBC) If you're interested in seeing coverage of the DNC, you have your choice of channels and lengths of programming. Good luck! The Man with No Name (Mon, 8PM-2:30AM, AMC) AMC is playing the two better known installments in......

What was the best part of Invincible? Was it the story of triumph and struggle in the harsh economy of the Carter Years? WRONG! Was it the extremely well shot and realistic football scenes? Not even close! How about the strong bond of brotherhood and friendship in a tight-knit but emotionally stunted community of uber-masculine guys? Nice try. Well, then, it has to be the sheer unearthly hotness of Elizabeth Banks? Sorta. The best part......

A tall, icy glass of our favorite internet junk, just for you. A recent xkcd features a pretty hilarious send-up of Google Maps. (Via Star) Paris Hilton is being sued for not promoting a comedy she starred in recently, Pledge This! We were only vaguely aware the movie existed, so maybe they have a point! If you fear not the spoilers, then click through for a look at the true face of Rorschach from Watchmen.......

A steaming hot pile of our favorite things from around the internets. Apparently McDonalds franchisees have been complaining about having to advertise for the dollar menu, their point being that it makes little sense to pay extra to publicize something that brings in less revenue. So McDonalds is considering changing things, starting with the double cheeseburger. Specifically, they're thinking about either making it more expensive, or taking the cheese off. If they go with the......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Next World (Wed, 8PM-9PM, Discovery Channel) A look at new technologies like floating cities and cars that can travel underwater. MythBusters (Wed, 9PM-10PM, Discovery Channel) The seventh season opening episode of one of our favorite shows on TV features the boys examining fan-requested myths, including whether steak can be tenderized with explosives and if driving while angry changes a car's exhaust emissions. MonsterQuest (Wed, 9PM-10PM, History Channel)......

We're only listing two events tonight, but they are diverse enough that you should find one of them suitable to your discerning tastes. SPIRITS OF '76 GHOST TOUR You're right: it's nowhere near Halloween yet, but, alas, there won't be such a massive population of Philly-hungry tourists by then, either. We know what you're thinking: It's a tour, you know, for tourists. But we suggest having a little fun with this one. Blend in with......

Remember that $85 million Hollywood-style movie-production studio they were going to build in Delaware County? Well the studio's developers say they could be only days away from securing crucial tax breaks. And they already have a filmmaker excited about using the studio: M. Night Shyamalan. "Nine months after the 10,000 Men movement was launched with great fanfare, the organization that vowed to mount a massive campaign to retake Philadelphia's crime-ridden streets has fielded only four......

Penn now has a building named after a former editor of The New York Post Page Six gossip column. (Via Jill) Expect backups late tonight into early tomorrow morning on the westbound Schuylkill. Click through for details. Also expect upcoming delays with SEPTA as it makes another push to finally complete its overdue, overbudget reconstruction of the Market-Frankford El. When a 46-year-old Upper Darby meter maid tried to write a ticket for a Yeadon......

The Eagles' 2008 schedule has been released, and one of the more exciting games will be the one they'll they'll play at home versus the Arizona Cardinals on Thanksgiving night. It will be nationally televised on the NFL Network. (Via Sarah) Barack Obama's wife, Michelle Obama, was apparently well received when she spoke at a rally at Haverford College yesterday. A new Daily News/Franklin & Marshall poll has Clinton still in the lead with......

Three weeks ago the Super Bowl heralded the end of another football season. At least, I think it did. See I don’t really “get” sports. Trust me, I am all man (except for my partially formed superfluous vagina), but sports has never been “my bag.” I mean I get the point of the game: two teams of guys try to get the ball either into some end-like sector or over some big pointy poles,......

I’m filling in for Ross this week with Asshole of the Week, and the honorable fossilized simpleton from Pennsylvania, Arlen Specter, is my selection for this prestigious award. This camera-ready attention whore, who is so desperate for air time that he calls up 610-WIP every Monday morning and eagerly reveals how little he knows about Philadelphia sports while the majority of the hosts' mics are turned off in order to stifle their stupefied laughter,......

Photograph of Michael Strahan, coach Tom Coughlin (holding the Vince Lombardi trophy) and quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning by Tien Mao Gothamist was amazed after the Giants won the Super Bowl, the city went wild, and it witnessed a ticker-tape parade.Barack Obama drew 20,000+ ahead of Seattle’s Saturday caucus.Londonist had Super Tuesday too.Elusive guerrilla street artist Banksy revisits Los Angeles.After the Patriots lost the Super Bowl and came this close to making......

Okay. Super Bowl XLII was yesterday, and while I'll admit that few people were happier than I to see Tom Brady's cute little ass handed to him by Little Brother Manning (and I usually hate The Giants), I didn't gloat too much to my New Englander friends. And I certainly didn't go out and mock every Patriots jersey-wearing sportsfan at the bar around the corner. (Yes, believe it or not, there are some Pats fans......

The best of the internet, chopped into tiny bits and grilled for your enjoyment. Nerd World has published excepts from the tax fraud and conspiracy trial of Wesley Snipes. Don't worry, they're not real. But they are hilarious. An interesting concept gadget: the inflatable mouse. Joe Johnston is officially the new director on The Wolfman. With that job filled again, the movie should be able to keep on schedule Video of an immersive desktop VR......

SFist worried over drugstore chain Walgreens' celebration of Black History Month.Gothamist was surprised that apparently New York City is the fourth most miserable city in the country, after Detroit, Stockton, CA, and Flint, MI.Shanghaiist finds out what the Chinese think of Hillary and Obama.It was with a healthy amount of schadenfreude that Phillyist reported that former Eagle, and now Cowboy (ew), Terrell Owens owes the Eagles a significant wad of cash.Torontoist is two weeks......

TelePhillyist doesn't usually publish on the weekends, but we just had to sneak on and let you know that even geeks who don't care about football have a good reason to tune into the Super Bowl tonight. At approximately 7:30PM, a new ad for the upcoming Iron Man film (due for release May 2nd) will premiere during the game. Shortly after its TV debut, the ad will be available on Apple.com, Marvel.com, and the......

A steaming hot pile of our favorite things from around the internets. A couple of new photos from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Stallone says there won't be any more Rambo or Rocky movies. Does he promise? In writing? Stallone was thankfully not referring to Son of Rambow, which looks like it's going to be a lot of fun. Check out the poster and the trailer on The Movie Blog. Using......

Whilst the heart of Philly may be bereft of sightings of the hairy humanoid we've come to know and love as Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, history shows that such man-beasts have been evident within the counties which surround. For over a century Pennsylvania has been plagued by all sorts of high strangeness, and reports of hulking, bipedal beings are no exception. During the summer of 1968 a sixteen-year old female camping in Bucks County was cycling......

Even though our Birds let us down this year, we’re still really psyched for the Super Bowl this weekend. In true Philly fashion we are rooting for the Giants, not because we like them that much (although the Q-back is our husband’s little brother), but because we’d love to see the Pats fail. Ahem. Anyways, this Saturday 24 current and former NFL players will offer up proof of their culinary prowess at “Taste of the......