Big news this week. Big news. Damn near gigantic news...and no, I am not only referring to the fact that Team GFY almost reached double digits in runs scored, as opposed to constantly allowed double digits in runs...I will get to that later. No (continue reading)

A couple months ago, a friend of mine needed surgery and I took the day off work to stay at the hospital from start to finish. I stocked up on snacks and lunch from Wawa and packed up my backpack with everything I would need for the day: knitting (continue reading)

This past Sunday was Sakura Sunday, the main event in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival here in Philadelphia. The area around the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park was packed with a remarkable turnout this year. The trees cooperated with their (continue reading)

Those big storm clouds starting to creep over Philly are bringing some bad news with the potential rains and whip-cracks of lightning that are expected. No, it has nothing to do with the Primary. It has to do with the Fightin' Phils and (continue reading)

 The beautiful University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology & Anthrolopology Courtyard, seen with wonderful soft, shallow depth of field in this photo by A (continue reading)

It literally just happened. I just had the rush, baby! The sweet and beautiful rush of summer. And as I just wrote that sentence, a whiff of a grille going, floated through my window...but it could just be Stoney's running shoes. But regardless, (continue reading)

wonderful neon and a nostalgic diner: The Trolley Car on Germantown Avenue. Photo by Brooklyn Bridge Baby in the Metroblogging Philly Flickr (continue reading)

Tonight friends, I saw where the enemy sleeps. In DC for the night- slingin' some business, living the dream in our Nation's Capital. Victor was able to hook me up with a ticket for tonight's game- the Nats and the Mets at the brand spankin' new (continue reading)

Some people say they've got the blues. I've got the greens. No only have I realized that I look good in bright green lately, but I've also noticed that Philadelphia and this country is finally realizing, hopefully not too late, that we need to go (continue reading)

In one of the most exciting primary elections in recent history, Senator Clinton (NY) takes the PA primary with a 10 point lead over Senator Obama (IL). While Obama overwhelmingly won the support of Philadelphians (65% to Clinton’s 35%), (continue reading)

I had a Friday afternoon off, so I decided to take Violet, my bike, for a trip up to Girard Ave. and check out this new little store, just north of Old City. It was adorable! Reverie: Merchants of Vintage Goods (205 W. Girard Ave.) had plenty of the (continue reading)

This Wednesday - stand-up jokey jokersons from the Ministry of Secret Jokes will be upstairs at Fergie's Pub. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. This show will be the last Wednesday of every month. It's FREE! They advertise dancing bears, but I wouldn't get your (continue reading)

For anyone interested, Hillary, Bill and Chelsea Clinton will host a "Solutions for Pennsylvania" Rally tonight from 8-11 pm on Penn Campus. For more information and to RSVP visit: (continue reading)

Here's 8 Days of Eats, which I've seen on flyers around South Street on my walk to and from work. Looks like South Street and Headhouse Square will be presenting some tasty deals on some affordable foods. $30 specials! More than 40 restaurants and (continue reading)

As we swing into May, rumored month of flowers, here comes a jam-packed weekend. On my possible agenda, we start with First Friday (also cheesesteak Friday, in some parts). Saturday, animal lovers can stroll up to PAWS (2nd and Arch) around (continue reading)