Yearly Archives: 2015
Rally Planned for Hitchhiking Robot
A rally will be held near Philadelphia’s City Hall this Friday afternoon in honor of the late hitchhiking robot named HitchBOT. Thousands of people are expected to attend…
Normcore Restaurant to Open in Old City
In a city known for its hip and stylish restaurants, Jennifer Hall is bringing a fresh idea to Philadelphia this fall: a boring restaurant. “Salads without kale, pizza without…
City Council Passes Strict Basement Show Regulations
In response to the city’s growing music scene, Philadelphia City Council yesterday passed a new set of rules to legalize and tax basement shows. The law defines the…
Comcast Unveils New Plan Featuring Mind Control Service
Comcast announced Monday an addition to their Xfinity service lineup: a mind control service for indecisive customers. This is the first time a U.S. company has offered a mind…
America’s Long History of Nonviolent Protest
Last night’s riots in Baltimore have left me—and the rest of America—shocked, disgusted, and ashamed. Anyone who’s been to elementary school knows that the…
14-year-old Expert: Imagine Dragons “Best Band Ever”
A new opinion from one of the country’s leading music critics contends that Imagine Dragons is “the best band ever.” The critic, who goes by the…
Insider: Iran Will Sign Deal with Fingers Crossed
An insider source has told Philadelphia Exquirer that Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani is planning to sign any upcoming nuclear agreement with his fingers crossed behind his back. This…
Highlights from the DOJ’s Review of Philly Police
Yesterday the U.S. Department of Justice released its report on the Philadelphia Police Department’s handling of officer-involved shootings. The 173-page document details a variety of…
NRA Applauds Shooting in Ferguson
Following the shooting of two police officers in Ferguson, Missouri yesterday morning, the National Rifle Association’s Chris Cox applauded the gun owners. “The NRA has always supported…
New Crowdsourcing Haircut App
Crowdsourcing has revolutionized industries ranging from entertainment to transportation, and now it’s giving a makeover to another age-old industry—hairstyling. Starting this summer you will be able…