Labor Unions
National Strike Prompts Possible Liquidation at Hostess
You hear that? It’s the collective scream of tens of thousands of stoners and fat guys screaming out in abject terror at the possible liquidation […]
Giant Union Rat Has First Showing at Philadelphia Museum of Art
I’m used to seeing the Philadelphia unions’ inflatable rat protests in front of restaurants and other businesses in Center City that have decided to employ […]
HughE Dillon: Union League Fashion Show
The ladies committee of the Union League of Philadelphia held their 46th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show last week. Below: this year’s chairperson Lynsie Solomon, […]
As Long as There’s a Walmart, We’ll Need Labor Unions
When dozens of Walmart workers at nine stores across Southern California walked off the job to protest working conditions and poor wages earlier this month, […]
VIDEO: Watch a Pulitzer Winner Speed Read Green Eggs and Ham
If you’ve ever wanted to watch a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist speed-read a Dr. Seuss book, then you’re in look. Kristen Graham—who simply crushes it on […]
Convention Center Lost $15 Million Show Over Electric Screwdrivers
Philadelphia is a maddening place. And nowhere are things more maddening than at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Roger Goodell and His Rich Bosses Won’t Give In Till a Player Is Hurt
If Roger Goodell and his filthy-rich bosses don’t have the regular officials back on the field by Sunday’s games, then the only thing that will […]
The Truth About LGBT Union Rights
In the Life explores the relationship between unions and the LGBT community, and goes inside a center for reparative therapy.
Former Manager Peter Nowak Sues Philadelphia Union for Wrongful Termination
In June, the Philadelphia Union parted ways with manager Peter Nowak. Now, Nowak is suing the team for wrongful termination and unpaid severance money. The […]
Labor Unions Are Hurting Philadelphia
Unions built Philadelphia. Hell, they built America. But today, Philadelphia’s public unions are leading the city into permanent decline. That’s a painful conclusion if, like […]
One Philadelphian’s Quest to Stop Hating Soccer
Over the years, my life in the big city has turned me into a latte-sipping, pinko-yuppie hipster. But there is one thing I share with […]
HughE Dillon: Shane Victorino Foundation Fashion Show
Philadelphia Phillie Shane Victorino hosted his third annual All-Star Celebrity Shane Victorino Foundation Fashion Show last night at the Union League in Philadelphia. Strutting the […]
Mitt Romney Doesn’t Care About Black Students
Corporate money men love Philadelphia’s black children so much that they are altruistically fighting to provide an Ivy League-caliber education to every one of them. […]
‘American Hipster Presents’ Little Baby’s Ice Cream
American Hipster Presents, a YouTube TV show visits with Little Baby’s Ice Cream. If you can get by the flute playing and a truly hideous […]
Six Pack: Dollar Oysters
Whether they’re from the Jersey shore to British Columbia, Philadelphia loves slurping down oysters. And we’re particularly excited to eat them for buck-a-shuck oyster happy […]