AltWeeklies Wire
Keeping the Web Free Will Keep Us Freenew
If passed, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (HR 5353), would take steps toward protecting net neutrality -- the principle that web content should be equally available, independent of any fee system and regardless of its political content.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary Wilson |
04-01-2008 |
Tech
'Big Vince' is Running His Mouthnew
Filipelli talks a big game, but insiders say it's all hot air.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brendan McGarvey and Gabriele J. Valentine |
04-01-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Activists Mark 60th Anniversary of the Birth of Israelnew
Americans, if they really know their history, know May 14 as the day Israel declared independence from the British-controlled Mandate of Palestine. But over the next 57 days, some activist groups are planning to show why it is also known by many as "al-Nakba" or Arabic for "the Catastrophe."
Philadelphia City Paper |
Will Dean |
04-01-2008 |
International
Voter Resignationnew
People in West Philly's Carroll Park might vote, but they aren't sure why.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
04-01-2008 |
Politics
David Grazian on the Noise and the Hurrynew
The Penn prof's latest book puts Philly nightlife's stress and swagger under the microscope.
Philadelphia City Paper |
A.D. Amorosi |
03-25-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Things to Take Backnew
A Darfurian refugee raises awareness and expectations for the people left behind.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Garelnabi Abusikin with Deborah Yarchun |
03-25-2008 |
International
Things Come Togethernew
Chinua Achebe's masterpiece is still the centerpiece of contemporary African literature.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Joel Tannenbaum |
03-25-2008 |
Fiction
Robo-rockers Genghis Tron Aim for Claritynew
The band's new CD relies less on "cut 'n' paste shock value" and more on crafting and shaping each tune.
Philadelphia City Paper |
A.D. Amorosi |
03-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Board Up the House, Genghis Tron
Hoop Heavennew
What happens when an insular religious school suddenly becomes a high school basketball powerhouse?
Philadelphia City Paper |
E. James Beale |
03-25-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Cloud T9new
Culinary texting services have foodies OMGing.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Amy Strauss |
03-18-2008 |
Food+Drink
Bow to No Onenew
Katt Hernandez's got an unlovely violin.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Shaun Brady |
03-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Katt Hernandez, Unlovely
Prescription for Peacenew
A moment with Darfur activist Dr. Abdelgabr Adam.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Gilbert Flores and Marisa McStravick |
03-18-2008 |
International
Tags: international
The Revolution Will Be Digitizednew
The Media Mobilizing Project works to bring grassroots organization into the 21st century.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
03-18-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
So You Want to be the Democratic Nominee for President? How Badly?new
Now that Pennsylvania has become the Next Big Prize in the Democratic primary (which will never end), we got to thinking: How can Philly benefit? So, Barack and Hillary, forget all that talk about the "right way" to order sandwiches, and behold the true path to Philadelphians' hearts: cold, hard cash, and some serious political promises.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Staff |
03-13-2008 |
Politics
DJ Too Tuff Is Back to Wreck Shopnew
Or, how a hip-hop pioneer wrote his own comeback story.
Philadelphia City Paper |
A.D. Amorosi |
03-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: DJ Too Tuff
