Posted in Philly News on Jun 29th, 2007
Well, I must say this is less than impressive.
Apparently, the mayor of PHILADELPHIA was at an AT&T store at 3:30AM to get an iPhone. Nice job governing the city, sir.
Media outlets picked up on it earlier in the morning and he remained there until someone in line questioned the intelligence of him standing in line for [...]
Posted in New in town, Philly News on Jun 27th, 2007
What’s up with this weather?!
Having spent the last several years of my life in the sweltering Texas heat, you’d think I’d be fine with whatever Philly had to offer me in the summer. Not so, friends. I took a stroll to get some food (and beer) earlier this afternoon and was met with some nasty [...]
Posted in City Event News, Entertainment, New in town, Phillyisms on Jun 24th, 2007
Looking for something to do in Center City on a slow day? If you’re a movie-buff, but struggling to adapt to living in the middle of the city - a place not within walking distance of any major movie theatres - then check out the Roxy!
Granted this isn’t exactly your IMAX, or even what you’ve [...]
Pietro’s Coal Oven Pizzeria
1714 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://www.pietrospizza.com/
I had the opportunity to dine at Pietro’s this weekend and was pleasantly surprised. Tucked away on Walnut St. just past the park, I was pleased to get a table inside with minimal wait. Note: if you want to get one of the posh/prime happy hour spot [...]
Posted in City Event News, Entertainment, New in town, Phillyisms on Jun 22nd, 2007
For those that haven’t heard - Philadelphia is nice in the summer! As such, various restaurants and bars in Center City participate in “Center City Sips” — an attempt to get people to happy hour on Wednesdays throughout the summer months.
The festivities run from June 6 - August 29, every Wednesday 5-7PM.
Enjoy $4 cocktails, $3 [...]
Posted in City Event News, New in town, Phillyisms on Jun 22nd, 2007
Wow - I never thought turning would be so difficult. For those having never driven in Philadelphia, or the Northeast I presume, they don’t believe in protected left turns here. What that means is you get no arrow. Just a green light. And if there’s oncoming traffic, forget about it. You’ll be lucky to squeak [...]