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Archive for “Old City” news
Do Party Buses Make Old City Seem Like A Big Frathouse?
By Joel Mathis 3/26/2013
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The Inquirer reports that Police Capt. Brian Korn wants to put some Old City party bus freaks on a leash, saying the alcohol-fueled bus rides through that venerable, not-at-all alcohol-fueled portion of Philadelphia creates a fratty atmosphere. Really."This lends itself to an 'Animal House' atmosphere, which of course is not a very inviting atmosphere for the non-fraternity type of visitors Old City businesses like to attract," Korn said in a letter to the director of the Old City Special Service District. The story doesn't suggest the city is ready to take further action against revelers , describing Korn's letter as
One Killed Outside Rapper’s Tour Bus in Old City
By Simon van Zuylen-Wood 3/01/2013
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After a show last night at the Theater of Living Arts, rapper French Montana (who?) pulled his tour bus up to a Holiday Inn Express at Penn's Landing, where a crowd of fans were congregating. Shortly thereafter, around midnight, a car pulled up and fired a couple shots into the crowd gathered outside the bus. A 27-year-old died after getting shot in the abdomen, and a 29 year-old survived after getting shot in the shoulder. French Montana does not appear to have been the target of the gunfire, which left 7 bullet casings near his bus. [Philly.com]
That Other Liberty Bell No One Cares About Locked Away in Closet Today
By Simon van Zuylen-Wood 1/31/2013
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In 1976, the Queen of England brought over a replica of our old pal Liberty Bell, to commemorate the Bicentennial. How sweet and thoughtful--our new friend was even molded in the same foundry as the original!
But when the six-ton bell arrived, no one could bear to look at him and his hideous uncracked facade. So he was banished to the red brick tower on Chestnut and 3rd, where no one could see him. For 25 years, until the dawn of the 21st century, the poor bell rang twice a day, wailing out in solitude. Finally, one day, the clapper broke,
Check Out Detailed Crime Patterns in YOUR Neighborhood!
By Simon van Zuylen-Wood 1/31/2013
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Today, AxisPhilly, formerly Philadelphia Public Interest Information Network (I approve of the name change), launched its spiffy new website. Among the features you'll see there today is a detailed, well-designed interactive map that documents crime patterns in every single Philadelphia neighborhood over the last five years. Here are some stats they compiled that might interest y'all:
In Rittenhouse crime is down 7% from 2007, but burglary, aggravated assault and rape are all up since 2011.
In Old City crime is down 26%, pretty much across the board.
In Chestnut Hill crime is actually up 15%, all due to a spike in property crime, and
HughE Dillon: Snapshots of Design Philadelphia 2012
By HughE Dillon 10/17/2012
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During the city's 8th annual Design Philadelphia, more than 120 events were held over five days—including lectures, exhibits and workshops. On Friday night, I went to Scarlett Alley in Old City, where owners Liz Scarlett and Gary Krause hosted a Nora Kogan Jewelry Trunk Show.
Ladies, Start Preparing for Your Bad Girls Club Tryout
By Mike Bertha 10/04/2012
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Aww shit. It's about to off at McFadden's in Old City. Oxygen recently sent out an email calling for "local feisty females" to prepare themselves for an open casting call for Bad Girls Club. On October 20th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., folks will be interviewing Philly's aspiring reality stars. *Checks calendar* See you guys there. Who's bringing the popcorn? If you're at the office, take heed because some the language in the video is mildly NSFW (they say "bitch" A LOT). [Inquirer]
The Sandman’s Secret Stone
By Johnny Goodtimes 9/18/2012
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“Cali was where I first seen the stone," says The Sandman, explaining how he got his start carving and selling small sandstone sculptures around Philadelphia. "I was out there with my sister, and she thought the dude was cool, so she started talking to him and seeing what he was doing with the stone. And he said (to me), ‘You should try your graffiti in the sandstone.' I came back out here and found the stone, and…’” He smiles and laughs as he thinks back on the moment that changed his
Ritz at the Bourse Closes Indefinitely to Replace Air Conditioning Unit
By Mike Bertha 6/12/2012
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The air conditioning unit at the Ritz at the Bourse recently crapped out, so the theater has closed indefinitely as the entire system is replaced. A rep says that the whole process is expected to take approximately four weeks. The problem got in the way of the scheduled premiere of Gerhard Richter Painting over the weekend. Upcoming films will be split between the Ritz Five and Ritz East. [City Paper]
Girl at Mad River Crushing Empty Cans With Her Shoulder Blades
By Mike Bertha 5/24/2012
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Do we really need to expand on that headline? Probably not, but just in case, a Deadspin reader sent in a video taken on his phone last night of a girl at Mad River (be surprised, we dare you) using her shoulder blades to crush empty cans of Red Bull. On a scale of "sad" to "coolest party trick ever" this is somewhere between opening a bottle with your eye and Arthur Kade Excuse us while we spend the afternoon pondering how this is a thing that happens. [Deadspin]
Suspects in Old City Beating Death to Stand Trial for Third-Degree Murder
By Mike Bertha 5/15/2012
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Back in January, 23-year-old Temple grad Kevin Kless was beaten to death shortly after last call in Old City. Today, a judge ruled that the three men suspected of killing Kless will stand trial on charges of third-degree murder. The prosecution had argued for a general murder charge so that the jury could decide the intent of the killers. Instead, the men will face 20-40 years in prison if convicted on the manslaughter charges. [Inquirer]
