The Word: James Franco paints mural in BK, is really James Franco-y
via Gawker It is possible that James Franco has out-Franco-ed himself. Adding “street artist” to his absurdly lengthy resume (ever heard of a vacation, bro? Just reading about all the things you do...
View ArticleChestnut wins record 7th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Master of ceremonies George Shea touts champion Joey Chestnut at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York on Thursday. Credit: Getty Images Under the sweltering heat of the midday...
View ArticleThe Suzi Shelton Band
The Suzi Shelton Band Back by popular demand! Suzi wowed at Bloomfield Farm Day last year, but due to Hurricane Sandy not enough of you got to hear her. So Morris Arboretum has invited Suzi and the...
View ArticleVampire Weekend pick NYC’s top food spots
A hungry crowd gets its wing on during the Third Annual Wing Eating Contest at The Habitat, whereVampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio considers the wings “a Top 5 caliber dish.” There’s a spoken word...
View ArticleNorthern Liberties is coolest neighborhood in Philly, says Gawker poll
A flea market at The Piazza in the summer of 2013. Credit: Metro file photo While Philadelphia people don’t really read the New York-centric celebrity blog Gawker very often, occasionally Gawker comes...
View Article76ers will try to hang on to ball against Celtics
The Sixers have dropped six of their last seven as the Celtics come to town for a Wednesday night game at the Wells Fargo Center.Credit: Getty Images The Sixers are not playing their best basketball as...
View ArticleAfter ‘Game of Thrones,’ Pedro Pascal stirs up ‘Much Ado’
Pedro Pascal, left, is the villainous Don John in “Much Ado About Nothing.”Credit: Joan Marcus You could call Pedro Pascal a hometown boy made good. Best known for his portrayal of the late great...
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