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Philadelphia Community & Events:Philebrity...media, culture, music and more:• Liveblog: Flyers VS Pens Game 2 It’s not just Mother’s Day bitches. Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals is upon us and every mother of a Fly Boy should be proud. Tonight’s brawl takes us back to Pittifulsburgh where Game 1’s loss is par for the course in these playoffs. Don’t forget: the Flyers have lost the first game [... >> read more or comment • This Weekend: I’ll Always Love My Mama (And Dizzee Rascal) FRIDAY:>>> Dizzee Rascal I never stopped loving you. Grime came and went so fast that it took me a second to actually remember that it was called “grime” but I have not once forgotten Dizzee from “Fix Up” straight on down to “Pussyhole.” No lie dude you are the James Brown of music I absolutely [... >> read more or comment • Noontime Nuggetz: Meet Anthony and Alyssa There’s something delightfully HBO “Real Sex” about this clip — a promo for Miro Dance Theatre’s Cinco De Miro event — that we cannot quite put our finger on. Also features the dude from American Mortals which by the way is a great place to get a haircut. Sayin’. >> read more or comment • Rumblings: Your Closeup Is Ready >>> Congrats to local film shop Sweaty Robot: Their feature Happy Birthday Harris Malden — seemingly a horror movie about moustaches — will premiere next month at the CineVegas film fest in Las Vegas alongside other films like Beautiful Losers and Cocaine Cowboys 2: Hustlin’ With the Godmother. Check the trailer at right. [HBHM/Variety>>> Onetime [... >> read more or comment • Update: Philebrity Releases Artist’s Rendering Of Patton Oswalt In Eagles Mime Gear If you see this man do not approach him. And under any circumstances if you happen to own a brick wall and a microphone DO NOT SHOW THEM TO HIM.Previously: Readers Write: It Must Have Something To Do With Something I Will Inevitably Watch On E! In Its Entirety When Hungover And Thinking That I [... >> read more or comment • Oh Sweet Irony: Owen Wilson To Impersonate Hack Inky Writer In Actual Hack Inky Newsroom We mentioned to you that Owen Wilson (pictured) is starring in the film adaptation of John Grogan’s absolute middlebrow-shitbomb of a book Marley & Me right? Next week it gets even crazier as film crews will be rolling up to Broad & Whatever next Thursday to film newsroom scenes. According to a memo sent ’round [... >> read more or comment • Oh Snap: Popular Event Celebrating The Graffiti Arts Cancelled Due To… Too Much Graffiti It has become a Philly staple over the last 8 years but what would have been the 8th annual B-Boy BBQ — a day-long all-hip-hop affair with breakdancing music and live graf renderings — will NOT be happening this year. According to 215HipHop it sounds as though it’s been ousted from its longtime home at [... >> read more or comment • Readers Write: It Must Have Something To Do With Something I Will Inevitably Watch On E! In Its Entirety When Hungover And Thinking That I Need To Go On A Diet/To Rehab Any idea why I just saw Patton Oswalt in full mime white face and an Iggles jersery at the corner of 8th and Passyunk with a camera crew?No sir but we do know this: No good can come of it. No good at all. >> read more or comment • This Evening: Mellow Sounds Gravity >>> Kurt Vile & The Violators head up a great line-up tonight at Johnny Brenda’s. Be sure to stay quiet during Meg Baird’s set. Be polite people she is soft and beautiful and she has something to say.>>> Also Dave P’s new jawn Snacks is at the Barbary tonight. No you are not mistaken this [... >> read more or comment • Music Rumblings: I’ve Got Magic In My Bones…Somewhere >>>Adult Swim’s funniest non-animated duo Tim & Eric have just released their inaugural musical offering Awesome Record Great Songs! Volume One. Featuring appearances by the Shins Built to Spill and even Aimme Mann this 43 track (that’s not a typo) monstrosity includes such gems as “Wipe my Butt” “I Sit Down to Pee” and “My [... >> read more or comment jump to >> Sites • Forums • Events • Info coming soon... jump to >> Sites • Forums • Events • Info Philly Future:• UArts Metal Foundry Studio Fire
There was no word as to how much of the foundry was burned or if it would be reopened anytime soon. • Uneven ground At first sight the green field above looks pretty flat but upon a further look you'll see the dip. Now if you have been here before you'll know that there's a HUGE valley in front of the trees... So too today in Philadelphia it appears the "Digital Divide" has closed between The Suburbs and the urban areas. I don't believe it. Our High Speed internet prices will continue to rise because of the current wifi situation. Yes it still functions but the service has NOT reached it's full potential and Earthlink customer service is abysmal...The latest news is that Earthlink will eventually leave with "Wireless Philadelphia" left to fend for itself. WIMAX in Philly is being flirted with but until these other services establish themselves and cause competitive pricing the technology gap will continue. What do you think? Please subscribe... • Should the United States Close Guatanamo Bay-Learn more at Amnesty International event 5/30-6/1 www.amnestyusa.org/celltour * Yes* No* Unsure • Public Forum on Philly WiFi Hey all Media Mobilizing Project Temple School of Communications and Theatre and a bunch of co-sponsors are hosting a public forum on the future of Philly WiFi on June 3rd at Temple. The forum will host a diverse panel of speakers while including an open space for participants to speak about the future of the wireless Internet initiative Under Earthlink's management Philadelphia's wireless network has faced both technical and customer service challenges weakening public engagement. Now is a vital time to reignite the discussion about the wireless network as Earthlink officials have announced their intention to sell or transfer the 135-square mile network. With new ownership on the horizon a renewed opportunity exists for Philadelphia's WiFi initiative to serve as a national model for community media. The promise of a city where everyone has the potential to be connected opens new doors for economic social and political participation. I hope folks as part of this online community can begin to see the possibility of a well functioning wireless network and consider engaging the process. Who knows it may even broaden the number of users on Philly Future. • Philadelphia Orchard Project: 8/Poplar Planting
Learn more about the project here. You can donate via PayPal or check via the website as well. It's a very cool project and I was there for the initial meeting. My job at PhillyCarShare didn't allow me to do much last year but now that I'm free of that place I can take photos and get my hands into the dirt with the rest of the gang. A flickr set up starting here of the afternoon's planting. • Walnut Lane Bridge exhibition opens at Cliveden May 1st! FREE ADMISSION! Building Bridges: Linking Lives and Communities Philadelphia PA – Cliveden of the National Trust presents Building Bridges: Linking Lives and Communities an exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the construction the Walnut Lane Bridge. The exhibition open from May 1st to December 31 2008 will present monthly programming documenting the arduous effort to construct and preserve the bridge. Finished in 1908 the Walnut Lane Bridge was the longest concrete arch bridge in the world at the time. Connecting the Roxborough and Germantown communities in Northwest Philadelphia many drivers pass across the bridge too quickly too even notice its beauty. The view from underneath the bridge however has inspired many artists and writers such as Christopher Morley and Troy Sayers. Building Bridges: Linking Lives and Communities will feature highlights from a newly discovered collection of lantern slides which document the construction of the bridge from 1906 -1908. Designed by area artist Keith Ragone the exhibit will feature drawings from the City of Philadelphia Department of Bridges contemporary newspaper accounts and rare photographs from descendants of bridge construction workers. In addition modern photographs and works of art will be on display including original work by Sayers which highlights the bridge’s enduring beauty. The exhibition is free to the general public. Visitors are encouraged to join the Walnut Lane Bridge Club which will allow them to get into all of the year’s bridge programs at a single one-time $10 fee. Bridge Club funds will be used to support ongoing efforts to clean up around the bridge and preserve its history An exclusive exhibition preview and reception event will take place at Cliveden on Sunday April 27th at 3:00PM. The preview event is available to the general public as a cost of $25 RSVP only. For further exhibition information visit the Walnut Lane Bridge Blog at www.waluntlanebridge.org or call Cliveden at 215-848-1777. Cliveden is located at 6401 Germantown Avenue and is open for tours April to December Thursday – Sunday 12PM – 4PM. Regular tour admission rates apply for Cliveden house tours. • Big day for Philadelphia Pennsylvania and for the United States Hi folks I haven't been around all that much since I've needed to concentrate on a number of personal concerns. Normally I would be posting about the talk occurring from Philadelphians online. I'm not going to get the chance to do that today. But that doesn't mean that Philly Future can't help you explore and take part. Here's how: Keep an eye on the Philly Wire. Philly Future surfaces conversations and headlines from across the region. Click and take part. Search the Philly Wire for endorsements of fellow online travelers and local mass media. Post here or on your favorite blogs your thoughts your feelings your concerns. Talk. Speak out. And more than anything else - get out and vote. Have a great day everyone Karl • Should You Have Difficulty Completing Your Civic Duty on Election Day If you should have difficulty when voting in the Pennsylvania Primary tomorrow the folks at VoterStory have the a reporting widget available. Your reported voting place registration or ballot related concerns will be shared among several non-partisan watchdog partners for resolution. You can get the widget for your own site here or Facebook account here. • Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference for Women The Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference for Women will be held on October 2 2008 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Now in its fifth year the Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference for Women is a non-profit non-partisan one-day annual conference that features more than 75 renowned speakers sharing inspirational stories and leading seminars on the issues that matter most to women including health personal finance business and entrepreneurship career resources work-life balance media and more. The Conference offers incredible opportunities for business networking professional development and personal growth. Learn more and register at http://www.pagovernorsconferenceforwomen.org • Who would make the best US President? * Hillary* Barack* McCain* That other guy who I can never remember* Jerry Springer jump to >> Sites • Forums • Events • Info EDGEphiladelphia.com Nightlife:• NYC Prepares for 2nd Annual Dance Parade on May 17th • Re-Opening of Sunday Night Destination: Lizard Lounge • Hip and Fit @ Sisters :: May 3 2008 • Promoter Spotlight: Sandy Sachs & Robin Gans • Madonna @ Roseland :: April 30 2008 • Live Coverage from White Party Spring Break '08 :: Part 2 • Cherry Smash :: Cherry Weekend Washington DC • Live Coverage from White Party Spring Break '08 :: Part 1 • Gay Pub Crawl w/ Chelsea Clinton :: April 18 2008 • Jennifer Beals @ Sisters :: April 17 2008 • The Hot & Dry and The Fresh • Global Groove: Live 3 (Music Review) • Viva Las Vegas @ Sisters :: April 4 2008 • New wave makes a comeback at Philly's Club Fluid • Phildelphia Liberty Dance Challenge :: March 29 2008 jump to >> Sites • Forums • Events • Info Philly Blog:• Ice cream truck? Forum: South West Center CityPosted By: ameganPost Time: 05-11-2008 at 08:39 PM read more >> • PGW Calls? Forum: South PhillyPosted By: boxgirl73Post Time: 05-11-2008 at 08:34 PM read more >> • City Line and Conshohocken St. Rd. Forum: University City / West PhiladelphiaPosted By: threecountPost Time: 05-11-2008 at 08:27 PM read more >> • Pennsylvania Constitution Forum: PoliticsPosted By: newdealdemPost Time: 05-11-2008 at 08:16 PM read more >> • Possible Cover-up? Forum: General DiscussionPosted By: drewrob23Post Time: 05-11-2008 at 06:25 PM read more >> • Discount Dental Plan? Forum: Germantown / Mt. Airy / Chestnut HillPosted By: Krimpet763Post Time: 05-11-2008 at 06:21 PM read more >> • Forum: General DiscussionPosted By: Thirteen StarsPost Time: 05-11-2008 at 05:29 PM read more >> • Forum: Queen Village / Bella Vista / HawthornePosted By: asiamommiPost Time: 05-11-2008 at 05:16 PM read more >> • Abington Township pool Forum: The BurbsPosted By: wmtairyitePost Time: 05-11-2008 at 05:03 PM read more >> • a not so fun bike story Forum: Fishtown / Northern Liberties / KensingtonPosted By: huffnpuffPost Time: 05-11-2008 at 04:52 PM read more >> • Questioning authority Forum: The LoungePosted By: jedi mind fartPost Time: 05-11-2008 at 04:44 PM read more >> • Bindi Forum: Food and DrinkPosted By: eldondrePost Time: 05-11-2008 at 03:53 PM read more >> • Apothecary Forum: Food and DrinkPosted By: eldondrePost Time: 05-11-2008 at 03:48 PM read more >> • Tell your state reps to support anti-gerrymandering bill Forum: PoliticsPosted By: DavePost Time: 05-11-2008 at 01:50 PM read more >> • weekend directional sign help needed Forum: ClassifiedsPosted By: njrivermanPost Time: 05-11-2008 at 01:44 PM read more >> jump to >> Sites • Forums • Events • Info Fishtown.us:• sign read more >> • Fishtown Web Design A small website design and marketing business located in the Fishtown area that focuses on getting your small business on the web professionally and affordably. read more >>• Fishtown Neighbors Association Monthly General Meeting May 15 2008 - 7:00pm Location: Fishtown Rec Center (Montgomery and Moyer) Join us for the monthly FNA General Meeting. On the agenda:
• FNA Zoning Meeting (community): 251-7 East Girard Ave May 20 2008 - 7:00pm May 20 2008 - 7:30pm Tuesday May 20th 7:00 PM at the Fishtown Rec Center A proposal for a restaurant hair salon and three apartments in existing buildings at 251-7 East Girard Ave. This is a community meeting and all residents of Fishtown are eligible to vote. Please bring proof of residence in the form of a driver's license or a photo id and a recent piece of mail addressed to your home. read more >>• FNA/Pennywhistle Theater Production: The Wizard of Oz May 18 2008 - 1:00pm Join the children of Fishtown as they take you on an adventure somewhere • FNA/Pennywhistle Theater Production: The Wizard of Oz May 17 2008 - 7:00pm Join the children of Fishtown as they take you on an adventure somewhere • FNA/Pennywhistle Theater Production: The Wizard of Oz May 16 2008 - 7:00pm Join the children of Fishtown as they take you on an adventure somewhere • FNA Beautification Committee Meeting Jun 5 2008 - 6:30pm Location: Fishtown Rec Center Join the FNA Beautification Committee and help make Fishtown even better. There are cleanups scheduled garden workshops contests and a whole lot more. If you've got a green thumb or just a willingness to pitch in become a part of making Fishtown as clean and green as it can be. read more >>• FNAWorks Cleanup: Girard Avenue May 10 2008 - 10:00am May 10 2008 - 12:00pm Location: Meet at Canvas Coffee shop (Columbia and Girard) Each month the FNA cleans a lot paints graffiti or sweeps the streets around one of Fishtown's eyesores. In May we will tackle Girard Avenue and vicinity. Girard Avenue was cleaned up by a wonderful group of volunteers during the recent city-wide cleanup but has once again become littered with trash. Let's keep this main Fishtown thoroughfare looking its best. read more >>• CONNECT211 Web-based online directory and Geographic Information System (GIS) of over 12000 organizations that offer health family education employment food and shelter services in southeast Pennsylvania. read more >>jump to >> Sites • Forums • Events • Info CBS 3 Events:• Sharpton Visits Tape Beating Victim In Philly The Rev. Al Sharpton says one of the victims of avideotaped police beating is still in pain and does not know why Philadelphia police werechasing him. read more >> • Phillies Continues To Struggle With Giants Steve Holm entered the game as a defensive replacement atcatcher then delivered the biggest hit of the day. read more >> • Flyers Prepare For Game 2 At Pittsburgh The Philadelphia Flyers are learning there are two sidesto the fast-flying Pittsburgh Penguins. read more >> • Race For The Cure Kicks Off In Philadelphia Thousands of breast cancer survivors and supports joined the Women of Eyewitness News to take part in the 18th annual Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure®. Opening ceremonies began at 7 a.m. with the 5K run/walk following at 8:15 a.m. at Eakins Oval just outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. read more >> • Please Touch Museum Moves To New Historic Home Memorial Hall one of the jewels of the Centennial Exposition of 1876 had lost its luster many years ago. read more >> • More Bad News Likely For N.J. Budget A rough week looms for New Jersey's already cash-strapped budget proposal but not as bad once feared. read more >> • Philly Cabbie's Ear Lobe Bitten Off In Attack Police have arrested a man who they said robbed a cab driver and bit part of his ear off during an assault Saturday morning. read more >> • Boxing Champ's North Philly Gym For Sale Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Frazier's landmark gym in North Philadelphia is up for sale. The price: $2.4 million. read more >> • Willingboro Police Fatally Shoot Man At Restaurant A man was fatally shot during a confrontation with policeoutside a Willingboro restaurant. read more >> • Former Del. Lawyer Faces Child Porn Charges A disbarred Wilmingtonlawyer is facing several charges after police found child pornography on acomputer in his home. read more >> jump to >> Sites • Forums • Events • Info Free Library Events:• 05/12/08: Shereen McKellar | Girl Talk - Wynnefield Branch Entertaining and fast-paced Girl Talk is a collection of four stories about discovery friendship infatuation love and those school days. Ms. McKellar lives outside of Philadelphia and is currently working on a new novel. 05/12/08 4:00 PM - Wynnefield Branch >> read more or comment• 05/16/08: KEMY | Forever Mine Betrayal of the Past and On the Wings of Love - Overbrook Park Branch The author will be discussing and autographing her novels: Forever Mine Betrayal of the Past and On the Wings of Love. 05/16/08 3:00 PM - Overbrook Park Branch >> read more or comment• 05/16/08: Ted Sorensen | Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History - Central Library Private Event for Members of the George S. Pepper Society. Ted Sorensen’s long-awaited memoir Counselor has been described by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Robert Caro as a “rare gift to history: an account of mighty events by a participant who stood at their heart." A legendary speechwriter and John F. Kennedy’s right-hand man Sorensen advised President Kennedy on everything from civil rights to the Cuban Missile Crisis. • 05/19/08: Shereen McKellar | Girl Talk - Wyoming Branch An entertaining and fast-paced collection of four stories about teen discovery friendship infatuation and love. A program for teens age 12 – 18. 05/19/08 4:30 PM - Wyoming Branch >> read more or comment• 05/22/08: E.J. Dionne Jr. | Souled Out: Reclaiming Faith and Politics After the Religious Right - Central Library A political correspondent for the Washington Post and a regular commentator on NPR E.J. Dionne Jr. is a senior fellow in government studies at the Brookings Institution. His books include Why Americans Hate Politics and They Only Look Dead: Why Progressives Will Dominate the Next Political Era. The New York Times calls Souled Out “a deeply personal and searchingly intelligent reflection on the noble history recent travails and likely prospects of American liberalism.” 05/22/08 7:00 PM - Central Library >> read more or comment• 05/27/08: James Frey | Bright Shiny Morning - Central Library Author of the controversial A Million Little Pieces James Frey constructs a bold fictional experiment in his first novel Bright Shiny Morning. A sweeping narrative that encompasses the history of Los Angeles through its topography its gangs its highways its quirks and singularities—Bright Shiny Morning lingers on a handful of Los Angeles’s lost souls and spins the story of their lives that when taken as a whole describe a city a culture and an age. 05/27/08 7:00 PM - Central Library >> read more or comment• 05/28/08: Mark McLaughlin | The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm - Northeast Regional Library Weather historian Mark McLaughlin will give a slide presentation and discussion on the storm trapped pioneers who faced starvation and death as they tried to reach California. • 05/29/08: Richard A. Clarke | Your Government Failed You: Breaking the Cycle of National Security Disasters - Central Library From 9/11 to Katrina to color codes and duct tape “homeland security” sometimes seems like an oxymoron. Veteran counterterrorism czar and bestselling author of Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror Richard A. Clarke has worked for seven presidents and devoted three decades of his professional life to combating security threats to the United States. Drawing on this experience Clarke’s Your Government Failed You looks at why these security failures keep occurring and how the U.S. can succeed against the looming terrorist threat. 05/29/08 12:00 PM - Central Library >> read more or comment• 05/29/08: Leif Enger | So Brave Young and Handsome - Central Library Leif Enger is the author of the national bestseller Peace Like a River which was named one of Time magazine’s top five books of the year in 2001. His new novel—So Brave Young and Handsome—is the story of an aging train robber on a quest to reconcile the claims of love and judgment on his life and the failed writer who goes with him. According to Publishers Weekly “Enger crafts scenes so rich you can smell the spilled whiskey and feel the grit.” 05/29/08 7:00 PM - Central Library >> read more or comment• 06/03/08: Tananarive Due | Blood Colony - Central Library Award-winning author Tananarive Due often compared to masters of horror like Stephen King and Anne Rice has a gift for delivering hair-raising suspense with her own signature twist. Her book My Soul to Keep was named one of Publishers Weekly’s Best Novels of the Year as was its sequel The Living Blood an Essence bestseller and winner of the American Book Award. Due continues the story with her new novel Blood Colony a futuristic tale featuring a 17-year-old immortal with the power to heal the world. 06/03/08 7:00 PM - Central Library >> read more or commentjump to >> Sites • Forums • Events • Info GoPhila Events:• Fashion-Related Calendar of Events for Philadelphia and The Countryside  [caption: Grace Kelly's Wedding Dress] Upcoming Fashion events and exhibitions in the Greater Philadelphia region. >> read more or comment • African American Calendar of Events  PHILADANCO Art lovers history buffs theater goers music mavens and sports fans will find a year packed beginning to end with festivals sporting events art shows and cultural events in Philadelphia. Highlights for 2006 include the 30th anniversary of the African American Museum in Philadelphia the Odunde Afrikan-American Street Festival and the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Pioneer Awards being held in the city for the first time. >> read more or comment • 2006 Annual and Blockbuster Events in the Philadelphia Region  Fourth of July in Philadelphia Art lovers garden enthusiasts film connoisseurs and sports fans will find a year packed beginning to end with festivals sporting events art shows parades and cultural events in Philadelphia. >> read more or comment jump to >> Sites • Forums • Events • Info << Next Page >> |
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Approximately 4 ladder companies 1 snorkel company 1 SQRT company and loads of EMS crews were on hand to put out the blaze and help anyone in need. Above are firefighters opening up the roof of the building.
By 12.10p most of the blaze was out after the roof was opened up but additional water was poured in to cool everything off.
By 12.30p the fire crews were packing up while the last of the water was poured onto the roof.
Above is a shot of several of the volunteers hard at work at a 
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