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1 philly_jill 30

Wow. This is... even more complicated than I thought it was going to be! Anybody want to set up my Twitter account FOR me? ;)...

On July 3, 2008 1:21 PM in Follow Phillyist Updates on Twitter
2 Joe Carter 14

Okinowa? It is Okinawa. Just ask the USMC or look at your source....

On June 27, 2008 12:47 PM in Whiz of the Web: Friday Fried Onions
3 phillybits 12

I had an entourage too! 16, to be precise. :)...

On July 4, 2008 1:25 PM in Phillyist Framed Was a Success!
4 philly_jim 8

phillybits: I had no idea Mum had been around for so long, either. Davis 3417: D'oh. I knew I shouldn't have used that particular phrasing......

On June 30, 2008 11:02 AM in Yo, Philly in the News
5 philly_ross 8

I'm drawing the line. I refuse to join Twitter. I already think there's too much connectivity in my life. :-)...

On July 3, 2008 11:57 AM in Follow Phillyist Updates on Twitter
6 philly_joeross 7

I will do so if you wish. It is your editorial privilege to have a Twitter account handed to you on a silver platter. I shall be lurking in Gmail, awaiting further communication....

On July 3, 2008 2:56 PM in Follow Phillyist Updates on Twitter
7 whalie 7

It's all the rage! I have one at home. Ooo, maybe it was me you saw....

On June 25, 2008 2:04 PM in Larry Mendte Returns To Stand-up
8 Davis 3417 4

What is a "sausage breakfast" anyway?...

On July 3, 2008 4:41 PM in Proofreading Philly
9 smannis 3

I know! I made all this word art and then read the directions about how to make some of the words bigger and whatnot. Back to the drawing board! PS - My next post might be late because I'm busy makin...

On June 26, 2008 4:23 PM in Blogged Around Philly
10 NeilA 2

I don't write fictional stories...the source was UFO INFO...

On June 11, 2008 3:35 PM in Philadelphia Weirdness
11 SuperBien 2

C'était Incroyable! ...

On June 25, 2008 11:16 AM in Larry Mendte Returns To Stand-up
12 bp_ 2

I agree...just use regular police and install some security cameras as well. Works pretty well in NYC....

On June 12, 2008 8:57 AM in Are You Afraid?
13 philly_sarah 2

Ross- Seriously! Camden County baby......

On June 11, 2008 8:52 AM in Are You Afraid?
14 philly_matt 2

Yeah, definitely a good thing. It's just that the guy knows everyone. ...

On July 4, 2008 9:23 AM in Phillyist Framed Was a Success!
15 Pibble 2

Like I said in previous post,there was nothing to stop that father from getting another dog... well he didn`t wait long. He`s got another one. http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/VeterinaryAssociat...

On June 9, 2008 6:48 PM in BSL (With Extra Emphasis on the "BS")
16 Angela DiOrio 1

Sorry I don't have any good suggestions for you as I cannot understand why people insist on sitting on the car-exhaust-filled streets of Philadelphia to dine. My alfresco dining of late has been abo...

On June 10, 2008 2:52 PM in Foodsday Tuesday: Al Fresco Dining
17 esmith 1

That's the best image I've ever seen Jim pick for a post. ...

On June 18, 2008 1:29 PM in Whiz of the Web: Wednesday Whiz-Up
18 melissa shae 1

For the R.E.M. show I highly recommend getting there early to catch The National. They're amazing. ...

On June 18, 2008 1:59 PM in Can't Miss This!
19 spossing 1

I just interviewed David recently as well. He's very witty! I like how some of his answers are very raw and honest and emotional and other ones are just sardonic and in your face. My favorite part of ...

On June 10, 2008 8:47 PM in Phillyist Interviews... David Ford
20 Pat Holston 1

I have to say, I have flown through PHL many times (including back and forth to college for 4 years and a trip to the islands just 2 weeks ago) and have had few if any problems. I have had many probl...

21 JReedNet 1

2. We Will Lose Our Standing as Divorce Capitol of the World 10. Happy, Loving Couples Will Create A National Eyesore Are you claiming that same sex couples are immune from the same issues that cause...

On June 18, 2008 1:06 PM in How Gay Marriage Will Ruin America
22 mabisa 1

While we're on the topic of grammatical mistakes, you may want to rethink your misuse of the phrase "begs the questions." ;)...

On June 19, 2008 6:57 PM in Proofreading Philly
23 DanceBoxOffice 1

For complete Dance Listings for the Greater Philadelphia region be sure to visit - The Dance Calendar http://www.philadelphiadancecalendar.com/ brought to you by PhiladelphiaDANCE.org The complete o...

On June 5, 2008 10:09 PM in On Your Toes: Philly Dance This Weekend
24 shaunaru 1

I really enjoyed your article and so appreciate the education that you provide to those who don't understand BSL and how terrible it is. I especially appreciate that you ended your article with actual...

On June 10, 2008 12:41 AM in BSL (With Extra Emphasis on the "BS")
25 jennyd 1

How did I not know this? My commute could have been so much faster for the past two months!...

On June 25, 2008 10:26 AM in Yo, Philly in the News
26 Sorry Charlie 1

First off, it is the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania A bit of basic fact checking would get that right. The actual reason the Bennison is on trial is that he has misappropriated millions of dollars ...

On June 14, 2008 5:39 PM in Asshole of the Week
27 Canary Promo 1

Just started a Twitter profile myself. Follow me at http://twitter.com/canarymegan...

On July 3, 2008 10:23 AM in Follow Phillyist Updates on Twitter
28 thorswitch 1

Nice review! From what I've read, the chickens that get cooked onstage are used for the after-show dinner, so they don't go to waste. ...

On June 19, 2008 5:46 PM in Rock Fans, Update Your Bucket Lists
29 booker 1

Thanks for the "jersey shore" info...and love the pic from back in the day (bathing suit on the dude is a little weird)..but great to jog the memory bank!...

On June 19, 2008 10:25 PM in Yo, Philly Down the Shore
30 chriszak 1

I enjoyed reading this. Nice work, Jill....

On June 26, 2008 12:07 AM in Foodsday Tuesday:* The Mayor of Chinatown
31 Vincenzo 1

Cool, I hope to be there and congrats to those who were selected to display their work. :)...

32 karynmiller 1
33 PaulBrown 1

Jillian, My name is Paul Brown and I'm the general manager of National Mechanics. In reading your recap of the evening, I am very much upset and incensed that this was your experience with us. Step...

On June 24, 2008 12:02 AM in Return to Sender: Mechanations
34 KayNKansas 1

If there have been prior "Asshole of the Week" awards I have missed them! This is excellent satire, and oh, so true. Thanks again. Let me know if you need additional nominees for this column......

On June 14, 2008 2:23 PM in Asshole of the Week
35 styleprdiva 1

Responsibility for ones own actions speaks volumes`~ that of course makes to much sense...

On June 17, 2008 3:21 PM in BSL (With Extra Emphasis on the "BS")
36 jhill 1

Ouch, that's awful. I'm one of the owners of National Mechanics and I apologize for your experience. We struggle a lot with these types of events, fearing exactly the type of problems that you encount...

On June 23, 2008 12:27 AM in Return to Sender: Mechanations
37 slystonian 1

Can you have a clan of hermits?...

On July 2, 2008 3:36 PM in Philadelphia Weirdness
38 Sarcasmom 1

Yesterday we flew into Philly from Rome, sailed through customs and immigration, found the luggage carousel and before we could even put down ourcarryons our bags came around. Weird, I know. But true!...

39 vaders mom 1

Well written article. I am a proud owner of a rescued APBT. She has her Canine Good Citizen certificate and is active in competitive obedience and agility. She has changed the minds of many "pitbull" ...

On June 10, 2008 4:07 PM in BSL (With Extra Emphasis on the "BS")
40 dcist_heather 1

Congrats on the big day, and to all the photographers in the show! Hope everyone has a great time at the opening tonight -- can't wait to see the pictures! DCist Heather...

On June 27, 2008 6:27 PM in Can't Miss This!
41 dfoster 1

I LOVE Wegmans, and am thrilled tat they are finally in the area. But they will never cross the city limits. See, they won't restrict themselves to using union-only labor, and in the Philadelphia su...

On June 6, 2008 3:58 PM in Return to Sender: Super. Market.
42 sarahda 1

Looks like the pup finds the Philly tap a bit chewy....

On June 10, 2008 8:30 AM in Ain't No Cure for the Summertime Cute
43 Politburo 1

It's not just the union issue. Wegs is one of those chains that requires a mega-large site and huge parking lot, generally limiting them to suburbs and exurbs. People have tried to get them to establi...

On June 9, 2008 10:17 AM in Return to Sender: Super. Market.
44 southp 1

The beers, the girls both are awesome some of these have made beer of the month i think these girls can claim that honor too....


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