Health Care
Psychedelics Are the New Pot
Cannabis has passed the tipping point toward widespread social acceptance (and probable legalization). Even prominent judges in states where marijuana is illegal are coming out […]
You Definitely Don’t Want to Look at This Shirtless Guy From the Sixers Game
In case you missed it, last night, as the Sixers were being slaughtered by the visiting Boston Celtics in South Philly, TNT was nice enough […]
Another Rabid Racoon, This Time in Wissahickon Valley Park
The Philadelphia Public Health Department has reported that a hiker was attacked by a rabid raccoon in a bathroom in the Wissahickon Valley Park last […]
Jason Peters Re-Ruptures Achilles When Roll-A-Bout Malfunctions
Seriously, you can’t make this stuff up. Star Eagles left tackle Jason Peters recently underwent surgery after rupturing his Achilles tendon (see Howard, Ryan). Now, […]
Whiskey Cures Asthmatic Canaries. Handstands Save Choking Men
I went to a flea market on Sunday, and picked up some almanacs created by the old Philadelphia Record newspaper in the 1880s and ’90s. […]
Chris Christie Vetoes Health Care Exchange Bill
Chris Christie has vetoed New Jersey’s proposed health exchange bill. New Jersey’s governor said today that it would have been premature to enact the bill […]
Smokers Need Not Apply for Doylestown Jobs
A new measure prevents smokers from being considered for job openings in Doylestown Township. The rule won’t be applied to current employees and will not […]
Jury Deliberates NJ Weedman Case
A jury resumed deliberation today in the case of NJ Weedman. Weedman—whose real name is Ed Forchion—was arrested for marijuana possession with intent to distribute. […]
Tanning Salons Are Banning “Tanorexic” Mom
A slew have tanning salons in the Garden State have decided it’s against their best interests to allow “tanorexic” mom Patricia Krentcil to use their […]
Octomom: How Many Embryos Is Too Many Embryos?
Nadya Suleman, better known as Octomom, has gotten a two-week reprieve from the auction of her home. She now has a few extra days to […]
This Weekend, Philadelphians Can Say “Screw You” to Normal
This weekend, there’s going to be an Occupy day of protest and rallies in Philadelphia—but not by Occupy Philly. On Saturday, activists will come from […]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Paralyzed Rutgers Defensive Tackle
Eric LeGrand was a defensive tackle for Rutgers University when an on-the-field spinal cord injury ended his playing career and left him paralyzed. LeGrand’s coach […]
If You’re Not Angry at Jose Rodriguez, You Don’t Get to Call Obama a Tyrant
What kind of government sounds more tyrannical to you? One that makes sure every citizen gets health care? Or one that tortures, spies, and kills […]
HBO Is Coming to Philly to Remind You That You’re Fat
Hey, put down your third piece of cake and focus for a second. Did you know Americans are fat? Like, really fat. If not, here […]
Michelle Obama to Make Announcement at UPenn Today
Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will be at UPenn’s School of Nursing this afternoon to make an announcement regarding a major national initiative to […]