tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:25:49 +0000A blog about Philadelphia, Pa with information about upcoming events as well as politics, news and life in the city.http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Christopher)Blogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-4312064480951174710Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:22:00 +00002008-08-28T07:25:49.700-04:00phillyviewsWe just wanted to post a quick note about some revisions to www.phillyviews.com . We've moved to a new server and have partnered with a new vendor for Hotel reservations. The new server should be a little faster and more reliable. The Hotel reservations system will offer a better and more up to date selection than what we previously were able to offer. You can see the Philadelphia hotels at http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2008/08/site-revisions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-2524055389887049047Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:08:00 +00002008-06-21T10:33:13.923-04:00Philly crooksopen lettersgovernmentphilly politicsDear Mr. Johnson. I heard a sound byte from you on 1210AM the other day to the effect that "If I had my way, there would be no concealed carry" First of all, I would like to say that it is statements like that that drove me and my business out of philadelphia (lower case intentional) to the suburbs. I would like to pose a series of questions which you or your staff can feel free to replyhttp://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2008/06/open-letter-to-police-commissioner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-622790796250691214Sat, 24 May 2008 14:25:00 +00002008-05-24T10:28:08.056-04:00safetygovernmentThere is a service that will notify you by cellphone, pager or email if there are any important events occurring in Philadelphia County. You can sign up at http://phila.alertpa.org/ or, if you are in any of the counties surrounding Philadlephia, check out http://www.readynotifypa.org/ Of course, major disasters such as the Philadelphia City Council meeting and passing ordinances will NOT be http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2008/05/sign-up-for-emergency-alerts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-8222855462552716702Fri, 23 May 2008 03:14:00 +00002008-05-22T23:44:18.083-04:00Philly Satellite PicshistoryThe SS United States held a number of records and was of an extremely innovative design. Today she lies rusting alongside a pier in South Philadelphia. You can see her funnels as you drive by on I-95 (or crawling along 95 during rush hour) The ship was built in 1952 and she was the fastest ocean liner to sail. In case of war, she could be used as a troopship able to transport about 14,000 troopshttp://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2008/05/ss-united-states-historic-ship-rusting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-5895167800274563133Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:36:00 +00002008-04-26T00:20:22.055-04:00Philly Satellite PicshistoryTake a look at the Google Map below. This satellite view is of the Delaware River just south of Tasker Avenue. It appears to be the wrecks of several wooden ships half buried in the mud. The Ship just north of the pilings is perhaps in the best shape of the group. The length appears to be about 200 feet or so. You can see the hatches for the holds and the broad beam indicates some type of cargo http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2008/04/ghost-ships-in-south-philly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-6794326832076141827Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +00002008-04-23T00:14:44.956-04:00tourismgovernmentI came across an interesting account on Flikr about a guy who took a picture of a pigeon on a Pizza Hut sign and was promptly accosted by a Philly Cop and told that it was illegal to take pictures in the concourse without a permit. That sounds a bit fishy to me. It may be true in that a lot of the concourse is under privately owned buildings and might be considered private property. Other parts http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2008/04/photography-in-concourses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-7425221838737446667Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:31:00 +00002008-02-29T17:33:31.422-05:00the ArtsA couple just gave the Philadelphia Academy of the Fine arts Two Million Dollars. Anyway, it's nice to see that some people have an appreciation for the fine arts. Details at http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2008/02/25/daily41.htmlhttp://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2008/02/money-doesnt-buy-happiness-but-you-can.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-324507975344093960Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:27:00 +00002008-02-29T17:31:03.662-05:00wc fieldsPhilly crooksCheck out http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,333708,00.html It seems to gay porn actors got busted while breaking into a building through the roof. Seems like the porn industry might not be paying very well. The funniest part of the article was "N.J., when he broke out the glass with his head and jumped into a lake while still handcuffed, police Chief Dave Kunkel said. "He swam across like http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2008/02/wc-fields-was-right-about-philly-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-7869114436711920093Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:22:00 +00002008-02-29T17:24:54.022-05:00sportsWell, not really to Philly, but to Chester Pa which is just a short hop down the I-95 parking lot.. er expressway. You'll have to wait till 2010 though for things to get underway. They still have to build the $115 million dollar waterfront stadium. More info at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/629979/major_league_soccer_expands_to_philadelphia.htmlhttp://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2008/02/major-league-soccer-coming-to-philly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-8895764310847752662Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:15:00 +00002008-02-29T17:19:29.039-05:00center cityEventsthings to dofamily funThe Philadelphia Flower Show will run from March 2 through March 9th 2008.It's being held at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Tickets are about $22 for adults (plus parking, food etc) Proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Horticulural Society. For more information, check out the Flower Show's Website at http://www.theflowershow.com/tickets/individualtix.htmlhttp://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2008/02/flower-show-from-march-2-to-march-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-8151318236556063219Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:21:00 +00002007-09-27T15:25:47.496-04:00center cityphilly politicsI missed getting to my car by less than 5 minutes. One of Philly's illustrious meter maniacs had already tagged my car with a $26 fine. Aaaargh... I wish the rest of the city, the parts that actually matter would work half as well. Oh well, I guess the city needs the revenue. I understand that the honarable Mayor Street was a little fuzzy on the concept of city politboro members needing to pay http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/09/philly-efficient-parking-enforcement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-4566809222579657655Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:27:00 +00002007-09-15T00:09:27.881-04:00philly politicsThere was an excellent but sad article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about the City of Philadelphia ending the lease of the Holmesburg Fish and Game Club. The club has been in existance for 77 years. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20070914_Final_rounds_for_durable_gun_club_.html or, http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/ 20070914_Final_rounds_for_durable_gun_club_.html if the first link http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/09/city-politicos-destroy-77-year-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-2955797463231973887Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:08:00 +00002007-09-14T23:15:57.313-04:00center citythings to dofamily funSippin by the River will be held on September 23rd from 1pm to 5pm. at the Festival Pier at Penn's Landing. (That's down by the Delaware River for those Non Philly people) The event features fine beer and wine, tasting lessons For more information, see their website at Tickets range from $25 in advance to a couple of grand for a VIP table. (It is for a good cause!!!) You can purchase http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/09/sippin-by-river-food-and-music-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-9025461078988775603Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:56:00 +00002007-09-14T23:07:31.523-04:00center citythings to dofamily funThe Eastern State Pen is creepy enough without halloween exhibits. This year they are having fright tours in the 177 year old prison. Join them for a quiet evening with homocidal maniacs, insane prison doctors, escaped inmates and other assorted creepies. The event runs weekends and selected weekdays from the end of September through November 3rd 2007. Tickets and times vary from $20 to $30 andhttp://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/09/terror-behind-walls-at-eastern-state.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-614118566009698997Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:50:00 +00002007-07-28T10:01:06.644-04:00center cityEventsthings to dofamily funThere will be a multi cultural arts festival at the Gallery in Philadelphia this weekend. Activities will include ethnic singing, dancing and food For more information, see http://www.pathmark.com/popup/pmaf071.htm or call 866-894-1812 Location: The Gallery at Market East, 9th and Market streets, Philadelphiahttp://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/07/pathmark-multi-cultural-arts-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-3902778356994121677Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:23:00 +00002007-07-18T01:29:20.481-04:00center cityEventsthings to dofamily funThe Franklin Institute in one of the great attractions of the city. If nothing else, it's worth seeing the colossal statue of old Ben. They are offering a film: Mummies, Secrets of the Pharaohs during the summer. They are also having Tut after dark at the Fels Planetarium. WJJZ will be there on July 20th. More Info: http://www2.fi.edu/tut/goldenticket/index.html The Franklin Institute is http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/07/mummies-and-king-tut-after-dark.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-2376643584753744263Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:04:00 +00002007-07-18T01:18:22.940-04:00real estatecenter cityIt looks like the real estate market is still going strong in Philly. For example a recent Press-release for 950Mode is offering one and two bedroom condos starting at 300k. Their brochure is actively targeting yuppies. The city has been trying to stem the outward flow of residents to the burbs with tax abatements. This particular offering provides a 10 year abatement. If you choose to live http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/07/real-estate-prices-in-philly-wow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-6383512916320463004Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:02:00 +00002007-07-06T11:08:18.668-04:00Eventsthings to dohistoryfamily funA copy of England's Magna Carta will be on display until July 25th 2007 at the Constitution Center. This is a document similar to our Constitution which outlined the rights of the people. The Magna Carta was written in 1215. The National Constitution Center is located at 525 Arch Street on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall. For More Information, see the press release at the Constition Center http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/07/see-magna-carta-at-national-consitution.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-642245050821573695Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:51:00 +00002007-07-06T10:58:43.573-04:00Eventsthings to dofamily funThe Philadelphia Zoo has acquired two Lowland Gorillas from the Bronx, Honi and Kuchimba. They will be joining four other Gorillas at the PECO Primate Reserve. The zoo is a great way to spend a day with the family. For more information: http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/index.php?id=3_1_1_9 http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/07/gorillas-in-our-midst-at-philadelphia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-847316967595331447Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:44:00 +00002007-06-29T07:52:12.348-04:00Eventsthings to dofamily funDJ's Lee Jones Dirty and Guests will be presenting a celebration at the Mexican Post at Love Park on Tuesday July 3rd. It looks like things start at 10 pm. You must be 21 or older. The Soul to Soul Tour, with country stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will be at the Wachovia Center on Saturdayhttp://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/06/fourth-of-july-2007-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-383337941299702578Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:25:00 +00002007-06-29T07:43:32.811-04:00Eventsthings to dofamily funThere are a lot of things to do on Fourth of July in Philly this week and weekend. First of all Sunoco's Welcome America will be presenting a whole series of events with music, food, dancing and art. They are having a whole series of concerts ranging from classical to Gospel, opera and contemporary. Names include: Chaka Khan, Branford Marsalis, Hall & Oates, the Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/06/fourth-of-july-2007-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-6480447012975976016Sat, 23 Jun 2007 01:44:00 +00002007-06-22T21:52:34.634-04:00things to dofamily funThe Tall Ship A.J. Meerwald hails from New Jersey. She will be at Penns Landing this weekend. It appears that they will be offering sailing trips from Penns Landing. The ship is a 1928 Oyster Schooner. She is 57 tons and 85 feet. For more information, see the AJ Meerwald site at http://www.ajmeerwald.org/http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/06/tall-ship-in-philly-this-weekend-622-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-788587559180833508Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:15:00 +00002007-06-20T15:20:36.044-04:00Eventsthings to doAs part of the Fourth of July Celebrations, there will be concerts, parades, fireworks, Colonial re-enactors, food fairs, Latin Salsa and a whole lot more during the fourth of July week. Some sources for more information include http://sev.prnewswire.com/travel/20070614/NYFNSR0114062007-1.htmlhttp://www.gophila.com/http://www.independencevisitorcenter.com/ http://www.americasbirthday.com/ http:http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/06/fourth-of-july-hall-oates-chaka-kahn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-6478424884737401178Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:10:00 +00002007-06-20T15:12:11.084-04:00Eventsthings to doIf you have upcoming events in Philadelphia, send them to us at http://www.phillyviews.com/contact_us.htm . We cannot guarantee that we will publish all events and reserve the right to accept or reject events.http://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/06/send-us-your-events.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604746338996079584.post-8768559010458453750Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:21:00 +00002007-06-20T00:22:19.207-04:00testhttp://www.phillyviews.com/blog/2007/06/test.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher)