Joe Ross

Today's featured Twitter user is, well, us! Okay, it's not really us. Instead, it's all of the people who have included us in their Twitter lists. Right now, we're listed over 70 times, and we wanted use this space today to say thanks for all the listings. We're hoping... continue reading on Phillyist

Today's featured Twitter user is @bikeambassadors. Brought to us by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, they promote "accessible, safe and fun" biking in and around Philadelphia. Whether your pedals pump gas or turn wheels, they want you to be safe and smart on the roads of Philly. That... continue reading on Phillyist

The Inquirer reports that a suburban woman offered on Craigslist "creative" payment—possibly related to her being "buxom"—for any available World Series tickets. Police responded to the Craigslist ad and the woman has been arrested. We assume the police who found the ad were on the clock and conducting work-related Craigslist... continue reading on Phillyist

Today's featured Twitter user is @Drew. Known in meatspace as Drew Olanoff, he is a Philly blogger engaged in his own fight against cancer. He was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in May 2009. In an effort to put the disease in its place, he started the #blamedrewscancer hashtag on... continue reading on Phillyist

Logo from WhirtWhirl.com We love interesting socially-focused websites and services. But what we love even more is when they are local operations. Take, for example, WhirtWhirl.com. WhirtWhirl has one purpose: connecting missed connections in Philadelphia. They provide a simple, straightforward interface that keeps the focus on the connections themselves,... continue reading on Phillyist